Seattle Post-Intelligencer: AP - Washington, D.C.: U.S. views Iran as potential trouble spot

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: "President Bush refuses to rule out war with Iran. Iranian President Mohammad Khatami says his country is ready to defend itself against a U.S. attack. The United States is pushing for a peaceful solution to its nuclear impasse with Iran but, with mistrust on both sides running high, encouraging signs are hard to find."

By GEORGE GEDDA
ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER