10 years later, is Iran replacing Iraq?
“There is no question whatsoever that [blank] is seeking and is working and is advancing towards the development of nuclear weapons — no question whatsoever. And there is no question that once he acquires it, history shifts immediately.” If you automatically substituted in Iran for the blank here, you certainly cannot be blamed. The “no […]
NYT Slams AIPAC Resolutions
Two recent measures introduced in Congress received some pretty harsh criticism from the New York Times this past weekend. The first resolution, introduced in the Senate by Democratic Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Robert Menendez and Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, would essentially open a backdoor to war with Iran by pushing Israel to start it. The other […]
Almaty and Prospects for Iran Negotiations
Initial reports out of the on-going P5+1 negotiations with Iran in Almaty, Kazakhstan suggest optimism on behalf of diplomats and hints of concessions by both sides. The first day of talks concluded with Western diplomats presenting Iran with what they say is a “real, serious, and substantive” proposal that creates a pathway towards sanctions relief. […]
Iran’s nuclear missile threat: Perceived or Real?
A recent article published in the Roll Call newspaper sharply ratchets up the frenzy over Iran’s purported nuclear missile threat to make the case against looming cuts to the Pentagon’s budget. The author of the piece, retired Navy commander James Lyons, argues that the U.S. is vulnerable to an Iranian nuclear missile attack and urgently […]
Who is reporting on the report?
The International Atomic Energy Agency on Monday expressed concerns about Iran’s nuclear facilities and capabilities as part of its quarterly report onthe Iranian nuclear program, eliciting an immediate outcry from news outlets, with several calling the new report clear evidence that tough sanctions and even military action might be necessary to prevent Iran from “going […]
Obama Should End Silence on Human Rights Abuses in Iran
Cross-posted from the Huffington Post Frustration is growing among the Iranian people over the Obama administration’s silence on human rights abuses in Iran. Condemnations of Tehran’s abhorrent treatment of its people have been few and far between. But before nuclear diplomacy moves towards a premature ending, the Obama administration must act quickly to reinvigorate its […]
Iranian Nuclear Official: No Reason to Reject Nuclear Deal
ILNA interviewed an Iranian nuclear official recently who criticized the Iranian leadership for not accepting the proposed nuclear deal offered by the P-5+1. The official, Ahmad Qarib of the Iranian Atomic energy Organization, said Iran does not currently have the capacity in its nuclear infrastructure to use all of its enriched uranium, and that therefore they have nothing […]
IAEA Chief Positive about Visit to Tehran
The New York Times reported Sunday that on his trip to Tehran this past weekend, IAEA Chief Mohamed El-Baradei spoke positively on Sunday saying “I see that we are shifting from confrontation into transparency and cooperation.” In the Saturday edition of the Times on the other hand, David Sanger and William Broad reported that senior […]