Obama in historic Iran talks
US president Barack Obama has conducted a phone conversation with new Iran president Hassan Rouhani in what was the first communication between leaders of the two countries since 1979.
Obama 'mindful' of historical 'deep mistrust' with Iran
President Obama said he believed that a deal could be reached with Iran but urged caution given the historical "deep mistrust" between the countries.
"We're mindful of all the challenges ahead," Obama said.
"The very fact that this was the first communication between an American and Iranian president since 1979 underscores the deep mistrust between our countries but it also indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history."
"The test will be meaningful, transparent and verifiable actions."
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