Iran's President Mohammad Khatami on Tuesday thanked the United States for aiding his country following last week's devastating earthquake in Bam, but played down talk that Washington's contribution would thaw frosty relations.
"Humanitarian issues should not be intertwined with deep and chronic political problems," Khatami said. "If we see change both in tone and behavior of the US administration, then a new situation will develop in our relations."
Khatami's remarks came after US Secretary of State Colin Powell said he sees a "new attitude" in Tehran that could lead to a restoration of relations between the United States and Iran. (Albawaba.com)
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