Obama: Diplomacy 'preferred solution' with Iran

Israel is right to be concerned about Iran's push to join the league of nations that possess nuclear weapons, but diplomacy - not military intervention - remains the "preferred solution" to averting a potential arms race in the Middle East, President Barack Obama said Sunday.

Obama wants Iran diplomacy

Israel is right to be concerned about Iran's push to join the league of nations that possess nuclear weapons, but diplomacy - not military intervention - remains the "preferred solution" to averting a potential arms race in the Middle East, President Barack Obama said Sunday.

Still chance for diplomacy with Iran: US spy chief

Sanctions and diplomacy still have a chance to persuade Iran to give up its nuclear program as Tehran's leaders have shown a rational "cost-benefit approach" in their calculations, US intelligence chiefs said Tuesday.

US says open to diplomacy with new N. Korea rulers

The United States is open to diplomacy with North Korea's new leaders but they must improve frosty ties with South Korea and show seriousness about nuclear disarmament, a senior US diplomat said Wednesday.

Still chance for diplomacy with Iran: US officials

Sanctions and diplomacy may yet persuade Iran to give up its nuclear program, as its leaders have shown a rational "cost-benefit approach" in their calculations, senior US officials said.

US diplomat sees 'hope in diplomacy' with NKorea

A senior U.S. diplomat is expressing "hope in diplomacy" for settling differences with North Korea even as he reassures ally Seoul that a lasting U.S.-South Korea military presence will back up any talks.

Obama Hopes Diplomacy Can Sway Iran

In an interview with Today 's Matt Lauer, President Obama said that he agrees that Israel is right to be very concerned with Iran's attempts to develop nuclear weapons. Despite Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's belief that Israel might be ready to attack Iran as early as this spring, the president said he doesn't think that Israel has reached a final decision yet and that the U.S. will push for ...

Syria on brink of civil war as diplomacy fails to move Assad

ANALYSIS:The UN draft contained no threat of sanctions, let alone Libyan-style military intervention, writesIAN BLACK

Syria next steps: With diplomacy stalled, escalation expected

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis in Syria appear to have reached an impasse following the vetoing by Russia and China of a United Nations Security Council resolution.

Syrian Unrest After a Failure of Diplomacy

BEIRUT, Lebanon -- The collapse of diplomatic efforts to mediate Syria's uprising reverberated across the country Sunday, emboldening a government that pressed on with a crackdown in the capital's suburbs and the north and prompting rebel leaders to vow that only force would drive President Bashar al-Assad from power.

Obama: Diplomacy ‘preferred solution’ with Iran: Israel is right to be concerned about Iran’s push to join the l... http://t.co/PQ4oN9XR

Obama: Diplomacy ‘preferred solution’ with Iran: Israel is right to be concerned about Iran’s push to join the l... http://t.co/PQ4oN9XR

RT @Paulflynnmp: Will Cameron be in 'lockstep' with USA/ Israel on Iran after USA visit? Diplomacy or war? Will parliament be conned again by myths?.

RT @Paulflynnmp: Will Cameron be in 'lockstep' with USA/ Israel on Iran after USA visit? Diplomacy or war? Will parliament be conned again by myths?.

@dhruvi31591 Nah! u just need to excel in diplomacy :) Learn, learn! I'm learning too :p

@dhruvi31591 Nah! u just need to excel in diplomacy :) Learn, learn! I'm learning too :p

RT @Paulflynnmp: Will Cameron be in 'lockstep' with USA/ Israel on Iran after USA visit? Diplomacy or war? Will parliament be conned again by myths?.

RT @Paulflynnmp: Will Cameron be in 'lockstep' with USA/ Israel on Iran after USA visit? Diplomacy or war? Will parliament be conned again by myths?.

Will Cameron be in 'lockstep' with USA/ Israel on Iran after USA visit? Diplomacy or war? Will parliament be conned again by myths?.

Will Cameron be in 'lockstep' with USA/ Israel on Iran after USA visit? Diplomacy or war? Will parliament be conned again by myths?.

@rupertmurdoch That about covers it. not offended anyone.. diplomacy.. man of experience.Pl Read my AFL rugby on http://t.co/tEDuUkx6

@rupertmurdoch That about covers it. not offended anyone.. diplomacy.. man of experience.Pl Read my AFL rugby on http://t.co/tEDuUkx6

Obama: U.S. prefers to use diplomacy with Iran http://t.co/ReLvqZQG diplomacy : end yr. Nuclear program answer no

Obama: U.S. prefers to use diplomacy with Iran http://t.co/ReLvqZQG diplomacy : end yr. Nuclear program answer no

RT @khadijapatel: And my story today - As Syrian crisis continues, a much brighter day for South African diplomacy http://t.co/uh57Nx2Y

RT @khadijapatel: And my story today - As Syrian crisis continues, a much brighter day for South African diplomacy http://t.co/uh57Nx2Y

Syrian Unrest After a Failure of Diplomacy http://t.co/IDfOXOPZ #Syria #Homs

Syrian Unrest After a Failure of Diplomacy http://t.co/IDfOXOPZ #Syria #Homs

Not suggesting conspiracy, btw. Link between regime diplomacy drives & tourist office budgets is an old fact of life for govts everywhere.

Not suggesting conspiracy, btw. Link between regime diplomacy drives & tourist office budgets is an old fact of life for govts everywhere.

@UntamedBachelor diplomacy is the key-find it before getting married;)

@UntamedBachelor diplomacy is the key-find it before getting married;)

SO I haven't lost my diplomacy entirely.

SO I haven't lost my diplomacy entirely.

RT @Waldbewohner: Obama: Diplomacy 'preferred solution' with Iran - TODAY People http://t.co/bFekJHNb

RT @Waldbewohner: Obama: Diplomacy 'preferred solution' with Iran - TODAY People http://t.co/bFekJHNb

Obama: Diplomacy 'preferred solution' with Iran - TODAY People http://t.co/mTy3bloY

Obama: Diplomacy 'preferred solution' with Iran - TODAY People http://t.co/mTy3bloY

Chinas panda diplomacy beware Harper might try put a oil pipeline through their dwelling.

Chinas panda diplomacy beware Harper might try put a oil pipeline through their dwelling.