Iran News Roundup: August 3, 2012
Don’t attack Iran now, warns ex-IDF intel chief No imminent threat of a nuclear-armed Iran, experts say Analysis: Israeli rhetoric not seen leading to Iran war – yet Netanyahu: If Israel attacks Iran, I will take responsibility for the consequences Iran blames U.S., others for failure of Annan’s plan: report Iranian hostages may be freed […]
Iran News Roundup: July 11, 2012
Pentagon: Iranian Military Capability “Designed to Slow Invasion” A Pentagon assessment of Iran’s military capabilities delivered to Congress states “Iran’s military doctrine remains designed to slow an invasion; target its adversaries’ economic, political, and military interests; and force a diplomatic solution to hostilities while avoiding any concessions that challenge its core interests,” (FAS 7/11). Tehran […]
Iran News Roundup: July 9, 2012
U.S. Urges MEK to Leave Camp Ashraf Ahead of Iraqi Deadline The Obama administration has increased pressure on the Mujahadeen-e Khalq (MEK) to leave its paramilitary base in Iraq. On Friday, Daniel Benjamin, the State Department’s coordinator for counterterrorism and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s special adviser on Camp Ashraf said, “It is past […]