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Contrary to widespread speculation, veteran diplomat Dennis Ross has been named special adviser to secretary of state Hillary Clinton for counsel on the broad area between Afghanistan and Egypt, according to Washington officials. President Barack Obama has decided not to appoint a presidential envoy for Iran, a post which Ross had been expected to fill.For now, the diplomat will not be involved personally in the Iranian issue.DEBKAfile's Washington sources report that Obama is signaling that for the time being the direct open talks with Tehran promised in his campaign are not about to take off.As in the days of Noah....
