Obama says he’s ‘not reconciled’ to Iran having a nuclear weapons capability, must resist it

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he is “not reconciled” to the idea of Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon within a year.

US and Iran can still talk about nuclear ambitions: Obama Officials

WASHINGTON — Despite questions about the legitimacy of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election and his belligerent anti-American rhetoric, the White House remains open to discussions with Iran over its nuclear ambitions. “It’s in the United States’ national interest to make sure that we have employed all elements at our disposal, including diplomacy, to prevent Iran from achieving that nuclear capacity,” Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said Sunday.

In spite of election protests, Obama officials say US remains open to talks with Iran

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is open to discussions with Iran over its nuclear ambitions despite protests questioning the legitimacy of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election, U.S. officials said Sunday.

White House adviser says Ahmadinejad isn’t in charge of Iran’s foreign policy decisions

WASHINGTON — The White House contended on Sunday that Iran’s president wasn’t in charge of his country’s foreign policy and said his criticism of Washington was little more than “bloviations.”

Obama calls on Tehran to heed the concerns of its people, calls again for no nuclear arms

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the United States and Germany “speak with one voice” about the civil unrest that erupted in Iran in the wake of a disputed presidential election.

White House: Obama ‘moved’ by images of protests in Iran

WASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama has been “moved” by the television images of people in Iran taking to the street in protest.

Obama: Iran’s leaders must stop all ‘violent and unjust actions’ amid postelection crackdown

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Saturday challenged Iran’s government to halt a “violent and unjust” crackdown on dissenters, using his bluntest language yet to condemn Tehran’s postelection response.

Obama says he’s concerned by Iran supreme leader’s warning of protest crackdown

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he is very concerned by the “tenor and tone” of comments by the Iranian supreme leader, who warned of a crackdown if protesters continue massive street rallies.

White House maintains it is not meddling in Iran’s electoral affairs

WASHINGTON — The White House is shrugging off complaints from Iran that the United States has meddled in its affairs.

Obama says ‘robust’ election debate in Iran means change is possible

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Iran’s “robust debate” leading up to Friday’s presidential elections is evidence that change is possible, and expressed optimism that U.S. diplomatic efforts could get a boost no matter who wins.