Cheers to realism

Long ago, like many other observers, I had predicted and even suggested that a conservative government with Khamanei's approval and trust can easily do things Reformists could hardly dream of.

Now, after Khamanei publicly approved the direct talks with the U.S. in a really historical gesture, and the silly letter Ahmadinejad wrote to Bush, Ms. Rice has announced that U.S. wants to talk to Iranians.

I'm extremely happy that Rice has brought back realism to the White House. I congratulate her and Mr. Bush for finally realizing that the foreign policy advice they were getting from Mr. Cheney office has only resulted in failure and incompetence.

When I read in the Newsweek a while ago, when Cheney almost killed his hunting mate by accident, that Bush doesn't see Cheney every week for lunch any more, I kind of guessed this would to a whole new foreign policy, especially when it came to Iran.

Neither can I hide my happiness about the fact that the establishment in Iran is increasingly becoming realistic and rational.