Thursday, June 11, 2009

US cautiously awaits Iranian election

Sent from Express News
WASHINGTON - The Obama administration is cautiously watching Iran's presidential election this week for signs that the Islamic Republic may be willing to engage with United States, but U.S. officials have meager expectations for change.

Despite the challenge from reformist Mir Hossein Mousavi to incumbent hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, many officials and experts believe a Mousavi victory will result in only incremental shifts toward the U.S.

By MATTHEW LEE Associated Press Writer

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