Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20130207:11:29:00
U.s. has tightened economic sanctions on iran to force the ayatollah's hand to halt its nuclear program. this morning iran's supreme leader rejected proposals for direct nuclear talks with the united states. there's a concern that the effects of tighter economic sanctions will not have the desired impact despite a drop in oil exports and currency value, "the times" reports say the restrictions already in place have done little to slow economic development in tehran. "the washington post," u.s. senator bob menendez tried to intercede on two occasions for his friend, florida doctor salomon mel...