The world cringed and braced for the worst, and Iran offered a...bridge for sale! Obviously that's far better than any attack; I just hope no one buys the bridge. From [1] AP:

TEHRAN, Iran - Iran formally responded Tuesday to a package of Western incentives aimed at persuading Tehran to suspend uranium enrichment, with officials saying it has offered a "new formula" to resolve the dispute. The country‘s top nuclear negotiator said Tehran was ready to enter "serious negotiations."

Officials close to the meeting said Iran‘s response offered the "new formula" to resolve the dispute over Tehran‘s nuclear activities. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the information.

State-run television said Iran‘s response meant Tehran was committed to its promises....

Mohammed Saeedi, deputy head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, said in comments published Tuesday that Tehran‘s response would provide "an exceptional opportunity" for a return to the negotiating table for a compromise....