Europeans now bending on Iran...

First, there are reports that the Europeans are dropping their demands that Hamas recognize Israel...and now, there are these reports.

European officials who demanded anonymity for sharing confidential information with The Associated Press said at least some of the six nations were potentially ready to consider doing without an Iranian commitment to an enrichment freeze before talks - if Teheran committed to such a move sometime soon after the start of negotiations with them.

The officials declined to provide details. But such readiness would deal a blow to US-led attempts to hold fast to the demand that Iran freeze enrichment before any talks commence - or face the prospect of Security Council sanctions.