NPR interview questions Obama on Iran
- 9 years ago
In an exclusive with NPR's Steve Inskeep, U.S. President Barack Obama is questioned about his Iran policy.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) NPR REPORTER STEVE INSKEEP SAYING:
"Is there any scenario under which you can envision, in your final two years, opening a U.S. embassy in Tehran?"
(SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA SAYING:
"I was asked very early in my -- my presidential race back in 2007 -- would I meet with these various rogue regimes? And what I said then remains true. If I thought it advances American interests, yes; I believe in diplomacy, I believe in dialogue, I believe in engagement.
Washington's stance on Iran hinges on whether or not Tehran agrees to a long-term deal that would curb its nuclear program, while easing crippling economic sanctions.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA SAYING:
"There's a chance to do it and the question's going to be whether or not Iran is willing to seize it."
Iran says its n
(SOUNDBITE) (English) NPR REPORTER STEVE INSKEEP SAYING:
"Is there any scenario under which you can envision, in your final two years, opening a U.S. embassy in Tehran?"
(SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA SAYING:
"I was asked very early in my -- my presidential race back in 2007 -- would I meet with these various rogue regimes? And what I said then remains true. If I thought it advances American interests, yes; I believe in diplomacy, I believe in dialogue, I believe in engagement.
Washington's stance on Iran hinges on whether or not Tehran agrees to a long-term deal that would curb its nuclear program, while easing crippling economic sanctions.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA SAYING:
"There's a chance to do it and the question's going to be whether or not Iran is willing to seize it."
Iran says its n