<html><body> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>But is the US willng to make a deal?  Furthermore, there is the big question over whether any "deal" made with Iran could do much to help the US situation in Iraq.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> IMO the blame  directed toward Iran/Syria is aimed at domestic US consumption more than anything else, in which case a departure of the Iranian President becomes inconvenient. SR</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">-------------- Original message -------------- <BR>From: Doug Henwood <dhenwood@panix.com> <BR><BR>> <BR>> Except that, according to the article, part of the reason for <BR>> Ahmadinejad's trouble is taking such a hard line on the nuclear <BR>> issue. It also notes Iran's muted response to the US arrest of <BR>> Iranians in Iraq. Could be they're looking to cut a deal. <BR>> <BR>> Doug <BR></BLOCKQUOTE></body></html>