World powers dispute on Iran attending Syrian peace talks

Name: World powers dispute on Iran attending Syrian peace talks
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P273S
Description: Ahead of a gathering of world powers in Geneva to negotiate an end to Syria's civil war, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon extended an offer for Iran to attend the talks. But when that country rejected a condition of attendance, the invitation was rescinded. Gwen Ifill reports on the diplomatic disarray that ensued.

Clip: 01/20/2014 | 4m 33s

Ahead of a gathering of world powers in Geneva to negotiate an end to Syria's civil war, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon extended an offer for Iran to attend the talks. But when that country rejected a condition of attendance, the invitation was rescinded. Gwen Ifill reports on the diplomatic disarray that ensued.

Aired: 01/20/14

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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