Posted on 09/27/2015 3:34:44 PM PDT by Dave346
President Hassan Rouhani of Iran is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly on Monday. Thomas Erdbrink, the Tehran bureau chief for The New York Times, looks at what message Mr. Rouhani has for international leaders and how it might be received. What’s different from the last time President Rouhani spoke to the General Assembly?
Mr. Rouhani, Iran’s leader since 2013, now has something to show for his presidency at the assembly: He concluded a nuclear deal with six world powers, including Iran’s nemesis, the United States. And, for the first time in years, Iran can look forward to the lifting of sanctions when the deal is put in effect.
Initially, the ban on financial transactions and oil sales will be eased. After that, more steps will be taken as Iran meets certain benchmarks, including limits on elements of its nuclear program and increased transparency of that program.
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Of course he would feel right at home at the UN.
Well not from everyone - a few countries (Israel, Canada, etc) are guaranteed to boycott.
I wonder if Hassan and Hussein will win the Nobel Peace Prize?
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