Two major events ahead of the P5+1 talks

There are two major events happening ahead of the P5+1 talks with Iran (in January):
1- Ahmadinejad's (and other Iranian politicians') visit to Turkey
2- Ratification  of the new Start Treaty in the U.S.
Iranian politicians (from Velayati, Supreme Leader's advisor,  to Ahmadinejad and his close confidante Mashayee) have lately paid visits to Turkey and have met with Turkish statesmen. There, the nuclear as well as other regional and economic issues have been on the table. It is expected that Turkey play its intermediary role in a positive way in January.
On the other hand, Obama has been able to reach an agreement with the Congress to pass the New Start Treaty with Russia. It will be a good card in the hands of Obama when P5+1 sits down with Iranians and Turks to decide on the near future of Iranian nuclear program.SEE

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