Obama: Diplomacy With Iran Will Be Affected By The Iranian Government's Response To Demonstrations

During a press conference with German Chancellor Andrea Merkel, President Barack Obama stated that diplomacy with Iran will be significantly challenged by the Iranian government's response to demonstrators following the recently contested election. (0:31)
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Obama: No Iron First Is Strong Enough To Shut Off The World

During a press conference Tuesday, President Barack Obama noted that despite the effort from the Iranian government to suppress reports of protest, demonstrators have been able to expose their struggle through cell phones and the internet.

"In 2009, no iron fist is strong enough to shut off the world from bearing witness to peaceful protests," said Obama (0:53)
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