Iran’s Chief Nuclear Negotiator, Ali Larijani Resigns; Talks Now In Doubt

Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator, viewed by the West as a moderating influence in Tehran, resigned before crucial talks with Europe this week over Iran’s nuclear program, signaling that officials here may have closed the door to any possible negotiated settlement in its standoff with the West. ...“This is definitely a major political change, and not necessarily a positive one,” said Saeed Leylaz, a political analyst and former government official. “It might mean that Iran is speeding up its activities and is becoming more radical, especially now with higher oil prices.”...
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>>> International Herald Tribune website has this report...
Iran's nuclear negotiator suddenly quits

>>> BBC News website reports it like this... Ali Larijani's resignation is a complete surprise, and very significant... As Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, he has been a key figure in attempts to broker a compromise with the West over Iran's nuclear programme. His departure could be the start of a major shift in policy...
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Iran's hard-line nuclear reshuffle

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Well... that looks like the end to any meaningful talks with Iran now.

If you can’t talk with them... if you can’t sanction them enough to convince them into changing their direction... you only have TWO things left to do.

Let them do as they wish...
Or
Kick the tires and light the fires.
AubreyJ.........