1.  What condition did the U.S. make in its offer to participate in multilateral talks with Iran about its nuclear program?

2.  How did the Iranian government respond to the U.S. offer?

3.  Why did the Bush administration drop its long-standing refusal to talk with Iran?

4.  How has the Chinese ambassador to the U.N. reacted to the U.S.'s offer?

5.  What will the Bush administration do if Iran does not change course, according to a senior State Department official?  Be specific.

6.  In an article today, NYSun.com quotes Pooyah Dayanim, an Iranian living in Los Angeles as saying, "I think the decision made today by the United States is a smart one. It's going to save everyone a lot of time because the Islamic Republic will not agree to suspend enrichment under any circumstances, and it will take away any excuse from the Chinese and Russians opposing tougher measures against the Islamic regime."  Do you agree or disagree?  Explain your answer.