President Obama is setting the stage for a possible war in the Middle East. During last week's press conference, he said his administration will be "persistent" in courting Iran's mullahs.
The centerpiece of his Iran strategy is direct diplomacy. He seeks face-to-face negotiations, maintaining that dialogue and economic incentives will convince Tehran to abandon its quest for the nuclear bomb. The Bush administration's policy of containment is being replaced with one of engagement.
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