9.26.2013

Huffington Post Popular News: Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei Casts Long Shadow Over U.N. Diplomacy

WASHINGTON -- As Iran and the United States waded cautiously into uncharted diplomatic waters at the United Nations in New York this week, newly sworn-in Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his foreign minister, Javad Zarif, were the toast of the town.


Both attended a private dinner for about 30 guests Wednesday hosted by The Asia Society, where they answered questions about the potential for renewed dialogue with the West over Iran's nuclear program.


An American guest at the dinner told The Huffington Post he was deeply impressed with Rouhani. "This was something completely different," he said of the conversation. "It's not the coming of the Messiah, but it has the potential for dramatic change." The guest spoke on the condition of anonymity in order to abide by the rules of the dinner, which barred attendees from directly quoting what was said.




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