The White House is refusing to comment on President Obama's 'private correspondence' after reports he wrote a secret letter to Iran's supreme leader.
The Wall Street Journal says the President corresponded with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over fighting the Islamic State, and on working for agreement on Iran's nuclear programme.
Republican senators are criticising the contact as 'outrageous'.
And US correspondent Simon Marks says it's a remarkable moment.
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And US correspondent Simon Marks says it's not just US Republicans who are angry.
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And US correspondent Simon Marks says the revelations won't help the atmosphere at meetings (Friday) at the White House with Congressional leaders.
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