| During his term of office, Khatami has repeatedly sought a rapprochement with the US, to a large extent unsuccessfully. |
| An American rapprochement with Iran is essential, he would argue, but the real fulcrum should be Najaf. |
| This tactic could eventually lead to a rapprochement between the two long-time enemies. |
| The detention and trial of some presidium leaders, and the rapprochement with other members of the elite also reflects some of the proposals. |
| I proposed that an attempt be made to bring the two images closer and to devise mechanisms by which this rapprochement could be achieved. |
| Are there any concerns in Vietnam about the rapprochement with the United States? |
