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Representatives from the United States, Russia, China and three European Union nations have been meeting in Germany to discuss steps to take in dealing1 with Iran and its nuclear program. Analysts3 say there is a shift in tone toward Iran that may translate into tangible4 advances with a new administration in Washington.
A photo at an undisclosed location of an Iranian satellite launching rocket carrying the satellite 'Omid' into space, 03 Feb 2009
The meeting outside Frankfurt, Germany, of the six powers - the United States, Russia, China, Germany, France and Britain - began two days after Iran announced it had launched its first satellite, notching5 up tensions. Iran and world powers have been at odds6 over Iran's nuclear program, which Tehran says is meant for peaceful purposes of generating energy, but others fear is aimed at building nuclear weapons.
But there is also a change in tone with the Barack Obama administration signaling a new emphasis on diplomacy7.
Shada Islam, a senior analyst2 at the European Policy Center in Brussels, says the new tone in Washington will make a difference.
"I think it does make a difference because the general environment under which these talks are taking place is very different from under the Bush administration," Islam said. "We have had President Obama going on television and saying he is ready to talk to Iran as long as Iran comes with an unclenched fist."
"Also, they are ready for direct diplomacy, negotiations8, discussions. I think this conveys a completely different ambiance and context for discussions. Having said that, I do not expect quick fixes and miracles. This is going to take time," he added.
Some nations have signaled they are willing to adopt a tougher approach. In a joint9 statement published in French and German newspapers, German Chancellor10 Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy said they would support new U.N. sanctions if Iran did not abandon its nuclear program. One option may be commercial sanctions, but Islam believes Europeans may not be enthusiastic about this since a number of European countries depend on Iranian oil and gas.
Shada Islam also believes Iran may not offer a clear response to the Obama administration - at least not right now.
"They have got elections coming up, there is a great deal of rivalry11 within Iran, within the government between the reformists and the conservatives and you have seen they have just launched their first satellite as well," he said. "So I think Iran is always going to be a tough nut to crack, but I think it is worth a try."
In published remarks, a representative of Iran's Supreme12 Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said strained ties with the United States would not change under President Obama.
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n.分析家,化验员;心理分析学家 | |
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adj.有形的,可触摸的,确凿的,实际的 | |
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adj.多级的(指继电器)n.做凹口,开槽v.在(某物)上刻V形痕( notch的现在分词 );赢得;赢取;获得高分 | |
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n.让步,机率,可能性,比率;胜败优劣之别 | |
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n.外交;外交手腕,交际手腕 | |
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协商( negotiation的名词复数 ); 谈判; 完成(难事); 通过 | |
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adj.联合的,共同的;n.关节,接合处;v.连接,贴合 | |
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n.(英)大臣;法官;(德、奥)总理;大学校长 | |
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12 supreme | |
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