The Obama administration wants to focus on a possible political settlement for Syria during the talks in Vienna, which are including Iranian representatives for the first time.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry did not mince words when he described the challenge of the Vienna talks as finding a way out of hell.
At the White House, spokesman Josh Earnest said it's in Tehran's interest to find a political solution for the country they've been propping up.
IN: "The question now...
OUT: ...to do so."
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White House spokesman Josh Earnest says, Secretary Kerry has a similar question for Russia, whether they want to engage contructively to find a political solution for Syria.
IN: "And I think...
OUT: ...Vienna right now."
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With the Islamic State critical to the future of Syria, and U.S. and Russian troops & aircraft operating in close proximity, White House spokesman Josh Earnest emphasized a political, not a military solution is needed.
He also said, the U.S. military operation orders remain unchanged.
IN: "The mission...
OUT: ...local forces."
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