Washington, June 12: US President Barack Obama said Friday that he thought there was a “possibility of change” in US-Iran relations as the Iranian people
voted in closely-fought elections.
“We are excited to see what appears to be a robust debate taking place in Iran,” Obama told reporters.
“And obviously after the speech that I made in Cairo, we tried to send a clear message that we think there’s the possibility of change, and, you know, ultimately the election is for the Iranians to decide.
“But just as has been true in Lebanon, what can be true in Iran as well, is that you’re seeing people looking at new possibilities.”
Long queues formed outside polling stations Friday in the Islamic republic’s pivotal presidential race with hardline incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad locked in a tough battle against moderate ex-premier Mir Hossein Mousavi.
–Agencies