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The comments, in a televised speech Tuesday on the 30th anniversary of the Iranian revolution, represented Iran's most definitive public response to the offer of direct talks by the U.S., repeated Monday by President Barack Obama. It's far from clear how serious Tehran is about pursuing a real dialogue.
The Obama administration hasn't signaled willingness to soften any of Washington's positions on substantive issues, including demands that Iran halt its nuclear program....Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday appeared to put the ball in Iran's court to demonstrate willingness to compromise.
Mr. Ahmadinejad may be feeling pressure from two directions ahead of June polls, in which he's expected to run for re-election. His hard-line conservative power base in Iran's clerical establishment has shown little interest in engaging Washington. But Iranian voters are largely seen as favoring warmer relations with the U.S.
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