Graham proposal pledges support for Israeli strike
Americans don’t want to be dragged into war with Iran by Israel. According to recent polls: 59% of Americans oppose the United States getting involved if Israel strikes Iran according to the 2012 Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey. 55% of Americans say an Israeli strike on Iran would worsen the U.S. military and strategic […]
Iran News Roundup 02/07
New sanctions continue to weaken Iran’s middle class According to the New York Times, sanctions and Iran’s economic decline have primarily impacted the middle class, with many in Iran increasingly unable to afford living expenses or maintain businesses that are losing clients. “We know they want to pressure us so we rise against our government, […]
News Roundup 01/27
NYTimes: Israel doubtful that military strike would result in Iranian retaliation The New York times reports that Israeli academics and intelligence officials are skeptical of the ferocity of Iranian retaliation tactics in the case of an Israeli strike and believe that possible measures, such as shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, would cause Iran to […]
House Republicans endorse Israeli military action on Iran
Rep. Louie Gohmert has reintroduced his resolution expressing support for Israeli military action on Iran. The measure has 44 cosponsors—all of whom are Republicans. 25 of the cosponsors are in the House Tea Party Caucus, including potential presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann. The resolution has been introduced just in time for Bibi Netanyahu’s address to Congress this […]