Iran a year or more away from n-weapon capability: Obama

Obama has directed US officials to try and work out an agreement with Iran to end its nuclear programme,an opportunity he has said is worth exploring after the election of the relatively moderate Iran President Hassan Rouhani.

Obama and Rouhani spoke by telephone a week ago,the highest-level contact between the two countries in three decades. I think Rouhani has staked his position on the idea that he can improve relations with the rest of the world, Obama said. The way the system works,hes not the only decision maker. Hes not even the ultimate one.

Khamenei disapproves aspects of Rouhani US trip

TEHRAN: Irans top leader Saturday said some aspects of Hassan Rouhanis trip to New York last month were not appropriate,but reiterated crucial support for the presidents policy of outreach to the West. The comments by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei came after hardliners criticized a 15-minute phone conversation between Rouhani and Obama. AP