Washington Post | With War at Doorstep, Iran Sees Its Revolutionary Guards in a Kinder Light New York Times TEHRAN — They came to celebrate the short life of Ali Reza Moshajjari, a local boy from a south Tehran neighborhood and apparently the latest Iranian victim of the escalating sectarian conflict in neighboring Iraq and in Syria. He was a member of ... US and Iran: From sworn enemies to partners on Iraq? The United States should not cooperate with Iran on Iraq Iran Is Not an Ally in Iraq |
Reuters | Exclusive: Iran digs in heels on nuclear centrifuges at Vienna talks - envoys Reuters The remarks from diplomats close to the talks, who spoke on condition of anonymity, came after the initial rounds of meetings in the Austrian capital between Iran and the United States, Britain, France, China, Russia plus Germany. They are striving for ... Iran eases key demand in nuclear talks, boosting chances for a deal Conflict in Iraq Adds New Angle to US-Iran Nuclear Talks Iran begins drafting nuclear deal |
CNN | Britain's Thaw With Iran, Coming at a Crucial Juncture, Could Be Useful to Allies New York Times LONDON — With the election of a relatively moderate president in Iran and the rise of radical Sunni fighters in Syria and Iraq, Britain is pressing ahead to improve relations with Iran and reopen its embassy in Tehran. While Britain appears to be ... UK plans to reopen embassy in Tehran as relations with Iran ease British embassy reopens in Tehran as Iraq crisis helps thaw Iran relations UK to re-open Iran embassy says Hague |
NBCNews.com | Rouhani: Iran Ready to Defend Iraq Holy Sites From 'Terrorists' NBCNews.com Iran will defend Shiite Muslim holy sites in neighboring Iraq from “killers and terrorists,” President Hassan Rouhani declared in an emphatic speech before large crowds on Wednesday. The declarations follow huge advances by Sunni Muslim militants who ... Iranian Leader Vows to Protect Holy Sites in Iraq Iran Vows To Defend Shiite Muslim Holy Sites In Iraq From 'Killers And Terrorists' Iran will make every effort to protect Iraq's holy shrines: Rouhani |
Saudis give apparent warning to Iran: don't meddle in Iraq Reuters The Sunni-Shia edge to the Saudi-Iran struggle has sharpened in the last few years. The two see themselves as representatives of opposing visions of Islam: the Saudis as guardians of Mecca and conservative Sunni hierarchy, and Shi'ite Iran as the ... |
New York Times | Britain Says It Is Ready to Reopen Iran Embassy New York Times LONDON — Underscoring its warming relations with Iran, Britain announced Tuesday that the “circumstances are right” to reopen the British Embassy in Tehran and that it would establish a small presence there as soon as possible. Full diplomatic ties ... |
ABC News | Boehner Says Obama Should 'Absolutely Not' Coordinate With Iran On Iraq Crisis ABC News House Speaker John Boehner said the Obama administration should “absolutely not” coordinate with Iran as it formulates a response to the destabilizing situation in Iraq, where a radical Islamic militia is threatening Baghdad. “I can just imagine what ... House Speaker Boehner says he opposes US cooperation with Iran in helping ... Lawmakers 'Press Back on Notion That Iran Could be Constructive Partner' at ... Boehner opposes working with Iran to aid Iraq |
New York Times | US Is Exploring Talks With Iran on Crisis in Iraq New York Times WASHINGTON — A senior American diplomat met with his Iranian counterpart in Vienna on Monday to explore whether the United States and Iran could work together to create a more stable Iraqi government and ease the threat from Sunni militants. State Department warned Iran was aiding Iraq militias, now weighs possible ... US talks to Iran about crisis in Iraq, militant threats, official says US May Engage Iran in Talks Over Iraq Crisis |
Iran's Global Image Largely Negative The Pew Global Attitudes Project Moreover, ratings for Iran in several Middle Eastern nations have declined significantly in recent years. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who was elected just over one year ago, also receives poor marks in the region. In Turkey, Tunisia, Jordan and ... |
Politico | John McCain, Lindsey Graham split on Iran Politico C.) twice suggested on the Sunday shows that the United States must work with Iran to quell rising sectarian violence in Iraq — partially to ensure that the Iranians do not become “the biggest winner” in the Middle Eastern chaos. Continue Reading ... Republicans Split Over Working with Iran on Iraq Crisis Iran Hawk Lindsey Graham Says We Need to Work With Iran to Fix Iraq Sen. Lindsey Graham: U.S., Iran have 'convergence' on Iraq |