Obama wants Iran talks, McCain missile shield

Tehran's long-range missile launch creates concern for Israel, U.S. bases July 9: Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama reacts to Iran’s long-range missile tests and responds to criticism that he’s pandering with more centrist positions. WASHINGTON - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama called Iran a threat that should be contained with diplomacy and tighter sanctions on Wednesday, and Republican John McCain said Tehran's missile test proved the need for a missile defense shield in Europe. Obama criticized the Bush administration for not engaging Iran in direct talks and for using bellicose language against the government while at the same time increasing exports to Iran. The Associated Press reported Tuesday that U.S. exports to Iran grew more than tenfold under President Bush in spite of his... [read full story]