Iran to respond if US policy shift proves genuine
The Associated Press

Updated: 03/13/2009 04:22:33 AM PDT

YEREVAN, Armenia’Iran’s foreign minister says his country will respond
in kind if the United States makes genuine efforts to improve
relations.
Manouchehr Mottaki says if the administration of President Barack Obama
"puts words into actions" then Iran "will give an appropriate
response."

Mottaki spoke to reporters Friday during a visit to neighboring
Armenia, which has trade ties with Iran.

Obama has expressed a willingness to talk with Iran to end a standoff
over its nuclear program, which U.S. officials believe is aimed at
developing nuclear weapons.

Obama’s administration is conducting a broad review of U.S. policy that
may include the appointment of a special envoy and direct contacts with
Iranian officials.