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Iranians welcome Rouhani speech

2013-09-25 58 Dailymotion

On the streets of Tehran the new Iranian president's debut speech to the United Nations is going down well.<br/> <br />Hassan Rouhani's pledged Iran's willingness to take part in talks on its disputed nuclear programme.<br/> <br />The overture's being cautiously welcomed by U.S. President Barack Obama.<br/> <br />Rouhani's offering no new concessions but the Iranian media appears to view the tone of his speech as hopeful<br/> <br />Residents in Tehran also say they view his speech and the U.S. response positively.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE)(Farsi) MR RABIE, RESIDENT, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I think President Rouhani has convinced other countries to engage in negotiations based on mutual respect. He made it clear that he is seeking an ideal relationship with other nations."<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE)(Farsi) MR ATASHGHADR, RESIDENT, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I hope the U.S. takes this opportunity and we are also wise to make the most of this occasion. I hope we make the most of this."<br/> <br />In Jerusalem where Rouhani's been criticised for fai

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