Was Pres. Obama snubbed? Some might see it like that. Mr. Obama made it clear that he wanted to meet and shake hands with Iran's new President, Hassan Rouhani. It's something that U.S. Presidents in the past, for years, have refused to do. But Rouhani's election and his overtures to make some kind of peace - in the wake of the effects of the U.S. economic embargo - have been well-received.
But the refusal of Rouhani has left many scratching their heads. Was it too complicated to explain back home? Perhaps. One official explanation is that there was alcohol being served at the luncheon, and so Rouhani didn't feel comfortable or right going to the event. But Obama toasted with water!
Oh the twists and turns of international politicking.
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