Pakistan Should Be Wary of Giving Saudis Nuclear Weapons
A nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia could put Pakistan’s relations with Afghanistan and Iran at risk.
Iran
Don’t Blame France for Doubting Iran’s Sincerity
Iran’s president previously boasted that he had deliberately stalled negotiations to buy the nuclear program more time.
Parties Critical of Obama’s Iran Strategy
Lawmakers from both parties wonder if the president isn’t going too far.
Kerry Denies Western Split in Iran Nuclear Talks
The Western powers negotiating with Iran want to make sure they’re “getting it right.”
Russia Agrees to Deliver Missile System: Iran
Iran’s air force chief says Russia has agreed to deliver missiles they previously canceled.
American-Saudi Alliance Likely to Survive Upheaval
The two countries have their disagreements, but the American-Saudi partnership remains strong at heart.
What Iran’s New Drone Aircraft Mean for Israel
Iran’s new unmanned aerial vehicles go a long way to strengthen its capabilities — and could be used against Israel.
Hardliners Let Obama-Rouhani Diplomacy Play Out, For Now
Conservatives in Tehran and Washington seem willing to give diplomacy another try but will expect results soon.
Obama, Rouhani Try Telephone Diplomacy, Lawmakers Skeptical
Both leaders will have to persuade their domestic critics that a nuclear deal is worth it.
Iranian Leader Expected to Urge Dialogue in United Nations Address
With an Iranian president intent on diplomacy, there might finally be a chance of defusing the nuclear standoff.
American-Iranian Détente Could Benefit Both, Alarm Arabs
The United States could benefit from responding favorably to Iran’s overtures even if their Arab allies will have doubts.
Iranians, West Hope New President Will Break with Past
Hassan Rouhani might mark a change in his country’s relations with the West and alleviate economic suffering.
Britain’s Hague Right to Restore Relations with Iran
If the Iranians are to stop their nuclear program, they must be persuaded that the West isn’t a threat.
Europe, United States Cautiously Optimistic About Rouhani’s Win
The relatively moderate cleric may improve Iran’s relations with the rest of the world.
“Inflexible” Nuclear Negotiator Frontrunner in Iran’s Election
Saeed Jalili is accused by other candidates of stubbornness in nuclear talks with the West.