Ramin Asgard says an Obama-Rouhani handshake turned out to be `` too complicated '' Asgard : Near-U.S.-Iran presidential handshake in 1998 , but it was complicated then . But diplomatic signs hopeful , he says , and Obama and Rouhani agree on key principles . Within Iran 's system , Iran 's Foreign Ministry took over the nuclear file from the Supreme National Security Council after the appointment of Zarif . The U.S. has been trying for years to get the Iranians back into talks with world powers over their nuclear program that Tehran insists is peaceful -- a stance Washington believes will help prevent another war between Sun@@
Ramin Asgard says an Obama-Rouhani handshake turned out to be `` too complicated '' Asgard : Near-U.S.-Iran presidential handshake in 1998 , but it was complicated then . But diplomatic signs hopeful , he says , and Obama and Rouhani agree on key principles . The U.S. has been trying for years to get the Iranians back into talks with world powers over their nuclear program that Tehran insists is peaceful -- a stance Washington believes will help prevent another war between Sun@@