Mere Rhetoric Explains the Headlines

Russia Asks Iran to Continue Talks with Europe, IAEA – Putin hasn’t met his export quota yet this month.

Iran says will wait for EU nuclear offer Monday – and by “wait” they mean “not wait”.

US Expert Questions NK’s Intentions Toward South – “wonders what ‘we’re going to set Seoul on fire by creating a giant nuclear fireball’ could possibly have meant”

U.S. Teen Not Found in Aruba Landfill – also: aliens not found in Mars crater, Loch Ness monster not found in Scottish lake, and Santa Clause not found in our living room.

Iran Threatens to Restart Nuke Activities – no shit.