«Just weeks ago the kids in this image were gassed to death in their
sleep, but it feels the world has forgotten them and got stuck in a debate
between US strikes or doing nothing. Now there is a glimmer of hope for a
peaceful way to stop these massacres.
Right now, the global drums of war are beating over Syria , but if enough of
us make sure Rouhani and Obama know the world wants bold diplomacy, we could
end the nightmare for thousands of terrified Syrian children under threat of
new gas attacks. We have no time to lose. Click now to join this urgent call --
when we reach one million signers we will deliver the petition directly to the
two presidents:
«Syria ’s one of the most
brutal wars of our generation, and this chemical attack on innocent civilians
is the worst our world has seen in 30 years. The world has a responsibility to
protect Syrians from extermination, but for two years the international
community has been shamefully gridlocked and has failed the innocent victims.
Now, despite overwhelming evidence that Assad’s forces launched the attack, Syria ’s backers have
sown doubt and, wary of war, the world is unsure about a humanitarian
intervention. These talks are a new chance to stop the bloodshed.
It's always been believed that the US would never talk
to Iran and that Iran would never help
the US solve the Syrian
crisis, but current evidence points to change and hope. President Obama may
launch strikes, but he has no public support for a longer war, and he is
looking for a way out of a sustained conflict. And 130 members of the US
Congress are calling on President Obama to talk with Iran . A massive global
public push for diplomacy right now could push Obama towards talks.
«A roadmap has already been put in motion for a Syrian peace process in Geneva , but this is the
first time there could be the political will to overlook all the differences
and sit down. Iran is the only
country in the world with sufficient influence in Syria to push the regime
to the table. Russia , another key ally
of Assad, has said it will come to the table. And the US , with its Middle East allies, can push
the opposition to sit down. It took the
horror of the Second World War to get the United Nations and the Declaration of
Human Rights. Maybe the horror of Syria might finally push the US and Iran, and
their moderate presidents, to address longstanding differences and build the
basis for a more lasting peace for Syria and the region, with consequences for
a host of global issues from nuclear proliferation to peace in Israel and
Palestine. Our community has stood by the Syrian people from the very
beginning. Now they need us more than ever. Let's give it our best shot.»
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More information:
Syria Offers Opportunity For US-Iran Talks (Al Monitor)
Drawing a Line on Syria, U.S. Keeps Eye on Iran Policy (New York Times)
No, Iran Doesn't Need Assad (The Atlantic)
For Syria’s sake, end Iran’s isolation (Guardian)
Iran ex-president says Syria government launched gas attacks: news
agency (Reuters)
Over 130 Reps. Sign Bipartisan Dent-Price Letter to President Urging
Diplomacy on Iran
Iran's Rouhani acknowledges chemical weapons killed people in Syria
(Reuters)
Can Syrian Chemical Weapons Issue Lead to US-Iran Opening? (Al Monitor)
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