Is Dialogue Poosible for Iran and the U.S?
Is Dialogue Poosible for Iran and the U.S?

Summary/Abstract: The Democratic victory in U.S. midterm elections and the increasing pressures of the U.S.’ allies on the Iran issue have rendered the discussion of the possibility of dialogue with Tehran more inevitable. The current situation of the U.S. and the world as a result of Bush’s policies in the last 3 years doesn’t need explanation. The failure to launch democracy in Iraq, and increasing sectarian violence and polarization in that country has depleted the patience of the world. The public opinions in the U.S., which initiated the war, and Britain, one of its closest allies, have demonstrated their dissatisfaction on the issue. In addition, the eruption of the fighting in Lebanon-Israel-Palestine has made the situation worse. The U.S. has been blamed for the increasing chaos in the Middle East and the anti-Americanism has accelerated around the world. These developments have affected the midterm elections in the U.S. and, for the first time since 1994, the Democrats have seized the majority both in the House of Representatives and the Senate. The meaning of this is that Bush will not be able to devise his own policies without heeding the Congress. Because, it will not be wise for the Republicans, who already have gained a negative reputation, to go against the Democrats as this will deteriorate the situation. In this case, there’s no option for President Bush other than collaborating with Democrats. On the other hand, one thinks that Democrats will re-evaluate the Iraq policy and try to improve it. It is not known whether they have any better alternatives on an issue that they heavily criticize (1), but it is highly probable that they will try to engage Syria, Iran and other regional countries to get out of chaos and to end the turmoil in Iraq. For many Democrats were suggesting to include Syria and Iran to end the fighting in Lebanon during the crisis. Many European countries, including Britain, and many analysts around the world also held the same view. Many renowned names were mentioning of solving the issue with the cooperation of Syria, having a considerable influence on Hezbollah, and Iran, one of the important powers in the region.

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