Obama's Extended Olive Branch to Tehran (Text and Context) (Reprint‪)‬

U.S. President Barack Obama's video message to Iran on the occasion of the holiday of Now Ruz was a friendly gesture. It followed hints during last year's election campaign that he would take a more conciliatory approach than his predecessor. "My administration is now committed to diplomacy that addresses the full issues before us, and to pursuing constructive ties," Obama said.