Tehran – Iran Says It’s Hopeful On Hagel Nomination

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    Former U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel (R) walks past U.S. President Barack Obama (L) after Obama announced the nomination of Hagel to be his new Secretary of Defense, at the White House in Washington January 7, 2013.  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque Tehran – Iran’s Foreign Ministry says it is hopeful the appointment of former Nebraska Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel to lead the Pentagon would improve relations between Tehran and the U.S.

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    Asked about Hagel’s nomination, ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Tuesday that Tehran was hopeful that there would be “practical changes” to U.S. foreign policy, and that nations would change their attitude towards the U.S. if it respected their rights.

    Hagel was nominated Monday and faces tough confirmation hearings. Critics have said he is hostile toward Israel and soft on Iran.

    Washington and Tehran have no diplomatic relations since 1979 when Iranian militants stormed the U.S embassy and took American diplomats hostages.

    Tensions have spiked over America’s belief that Iran is pursuing nuclear weapon, a charge Iran denies.


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    11 years ago

    It really says something when the one you want to point to government is pre-order by Iran.
    Does this make any sense to anyone normal.
    If yes please explain

    11 years ago

    It really says something when the one you want to point to government is pre-order by Iran.
    Does this make any sense to anyone normal.
    If yes please explain

    concerned_Jew
    concerned_Jew
    11 years ago

    He looks like a block head. The country is going down the tubes. Maybe Sharia would be better than the corrupt legal system we have now. Plus it would put feminists in their place for sure. There would be no more ridicoulous domestic violence charges against men, women would know their place and the men rule. Feminists, both Jewish and Non are ruining have ruined this great country.

    concerned_Jew
    concerned_Jew
    11 years ago

    They look like they are cuddling each other. Awe, so cute, NOT.

    marcia
    marcia
    11 years ago

    I’m so excited to see what Obama’s FUTURE America & Israel will look like!

    Reb Yid
    Reb Yid
    11 years ago

    And the tobacco lobby will be endorsing the next HHS secretary, and Big Labor will be endorsing the next Commerce secretary.