Syrian Peace Talks

[bobabode]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/disarray-as-iran-invited-to-syria-peace-talks/2014/01/20/62906d1c-81bd-11e3-a273-6ffd9cf9f4ba_story.html?hpid=z1

Syrian peace talks hit a snag as Iranians waffle on acceptance of Geneva 1 protocols.

[mpholland]

Peace in the Middle East. Yeah, that's gonna happen.

[finnbow]

It's interesting the we demand preconditions of Iran (who is supplying one side of the Syrian war) while demanding no such preconditions of those (Saudi Arabia, Qatar) supporting the other side.

[mpholland]

Kind of reminds me of the time my ex-wife said she wouldn't go to my daughters wedding if I was going to be there. My daughter said "I guess that's your choice". I noticed she was there as i walked my daughter down the aisle. Sometimes politics are as chidish as immature family squabbles.

[CarlV]

Yes, if things are not equal and fair all the way around I wouldn't expect any peace, ever.


Carl

[bobabode]

...and the Iranian's are disinvited due to their waffling.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/disarray-as-iran-invited-to-syria-peace-talks/2014/01/20/62906d1c-81bd-11e3-a273-6ffd9cf9f4ba_story.html

[Dondilion]

BTW a good sign: The Israeli will stop the distribution of gas masks this February because of the progress on Syrian chemical decommission.

[piece-itpete]

It was a pretty good move on Irans part, can't fault them for trying.

Our benevolent masters worldwide have already decided Assad is going to go.

Pete

[Rajoo]

Agreed. Best way to delegitimize an agreement is to boycott it, same as in elections. Iran owns Assad and by staying out, assures nothing will come out of it.

[bobabode]

...and Bashir Assad announces that he will be running for re-election. :rolleyes: Talk about a turd in the punchbowl in Montreaux.

[MrPots]

BTW a good sign: The Israeli will stop the distribution of gas masks this February because of the progress on Syrian chemical decommission.

Good, I'd wager US taxpayer were paying for them anyways.