Iranian-Saudi Cold War? Diplomat Killed in Bangladesh
Iranian involvement in the death of a Saudi diplomat isn’t certain but in the Middle East, suspicions abound.
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Obama Blasts Republicans’ “Casual” War Talk
“They’re not commander in chief,” Obama says of those who criticize his Iran policy.
Netanyahu, Obama Split on How to Deter Iran
The two leaders attempt to forge a single policy to prevent Iran from going nuclear.
Iranian Election a Proxy Fight for Ahmadinejad, Khamenei
Conservatives and hardliners face off in what is a proxy battle between Iran’s supreme leader and president.
Israel Sells Drones, Missile Defense to Azerbaijan
Despite tension in the region over Iran’s nuclear program, an Azerbaijani-Israeli weapons deal has little to do with it.
Internal Politics Prohibit India from Joining Iran Embargo
India, despite growing closer to the West, is not going to support more sanctions against Iran.
Iran: Putting the Appeasement Option On the Table
An appeasement policy addresses the Iranian sense of insecurity which is probably at the heart of its nuclear ambitions.
Iran Implicated in New Delhi Assassination Attempt
It wouldn’t seem to make sense for Iran to orchestrate an attack in the capital of one of the few allies it has left.
Niall Ferguson Makes Case for Attack on Iran
The historian argues that all the arguments against Israeli air strikes are flawed.
Krauthammer “Fairly Certain” Israel Will Attack Iran
The conservative columnist pointed out that Iran will soon have enough enriched uranium in protected sites to build a bomb.
Israel Likely to Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites Before June
The United States believe that Israel will attack before Iran has stored enough enriched uranium to make a weapon.
Turkey “Ready to Do Everything for Syrian People”
Turkey’s foreign minister said he supported the demands of the Syrian opposition but wouldn’t commit to an intervention.
Chinese Leader Warns Iran Not to Close Strait
Wen Jiabao offered unusually sharp criticism of Tehran but China is still unlikely to join in an oil embargo.
American, Israeli Military Chiefs Convey Unity
The two officers insist there is no daylight between their countries on how to handle Iran.
Obama Says Iran’s Regional Standing “Diminished”
According to the president, “Iran now faces a unified world community” in opposition to its nuclear program.