Words and deeds, extended hands and clenched fists

Excellent analysis from Jonathan Spyer in Thursday's JPost. Except for the conclusion. In words and deeds, the response of Iran and Syria to the Obama approach is also becoming apparent. Since the election of Obama, Iran has this month carried out two high-profile acts indicating that its drive to achieve nuclear weapons capability has - so far at least - failed to be swayed by the new era. At