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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday signalled the Obama administration's readiness to talk to Iran, saying Tehran had a "clear opportunity" to show the world it is willing to engage. The comments are the latest by U.S. President Barack Obama and his aides advertising their openness to a dialogue with Iran, which the United States accuses of seeking nuclear weapons and fomenting terrorism, notably in neighbouring Iraq. In an interview with the Al Arabiya satellite broadcaster, Obama on Monday echoed his inaugural address by saying that "if countries like Iran are willing to unclench their fist, they will find an extended hand from us."