Six powers commit to "direct diplomacy" with Iran

The United States and five other powers said on Tuesday they were committed to direct talks with Iran to defuse a standoff over its disputed nuclear work, underlining a U.S. turnabout from a policy of confrontation. [I.e., strength.]

Speaking at a U.N. nuclear watchdog meeting, the six voiced serious concern at Iran's atomic advances and increasing restrictions on U.N. inspectors trying to keep track of them but did not mention toughening sanctions as a way to rein in Iran.

"We remain firmly committed to a comprehensive diplomatic solution, including through direct dialogue,"

the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China said in a statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency's board of governors

[I.e., Iran wins. The only question is how big the bribe - all paid by America - will need to be. When will we learn; conveying weakness emboldens enemies.]

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