The Nouvel Observateur reports there may be diplomatic repercussions from the Iranian government's response to the protests in Tehran. President Barack Obama has indicated that the response will affect the diplomatic situation between the US and Iran. Obama will not seriously consider the Iranian demands for an apology.
I admire the stance Obama has taken with Iran, but fear it isn't feasible unless he makes some larger concessions. I don't think he has any reason to apologize, but if he wants to achieve his diplomatic aims with such a volatile and hostile state, he may have to. This may even be the wrong stance entirely; it's difficult to know if we can negotiate with Iran.
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