New York Times | Senate Dems back down on Iran, say won't support sanctions bill yet Fox News A group of Senate Democrats on Tuesday eased off their push for new Iran sanctions, potentially taking the wind out of the bipartisan effort to muscle through the legislation in the face of a President Obama veto threat. In a reversal, Sen. Bob ... In Reprieve to Obama, Senate Democrats Agree to Wait on Iran Sanctions Democrats hold off on new Iran sanctions vote -for now Menendez, Schumer Give Obama More Room on Iran Sanctions |
The Atlantic | Would a US Strike Against Iran Actually Work? The Atlantic From a strictly military point of view, according to the defense-world authorities who took part in our war game, the strike would almost certainly be a counterproductive failure. It could not put more than a temporary damper on Iran's capacities and ... Obama, Netanyahu, Iran, Congress and the Republican Party PM: Iran 'planning new genocide' against Jewish people Menendez bags on Iran sanctions, and congressman says AIPAC demands ... |
Dems give Obama 2 months to reach Iran deal Politico Senate Democrats, led by Iran hawk Robert Menendez of New Jersey, said Tuesday that they will give Obama two months to reach a deal on the country's nuclear program before they vote for new sanctions. At the same time, House progressives are urging ... |
The Times of Israel | US says it did not pass Israel Iran warning of 'consequences' The Times of Israel Civilians and members of the armed forces carry the flag draped coffin of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Brig. Gen. Mohammad Ali Allahdadi during his funeral ceremony outside the Guard compound in Tehran, Iran, January 21, 2015 (photo credit: AP/Vahid ... Iran says Israel crossed 'red lines', vows to respond: IRNA Iran says it sent warning to Israel via US officials Yemen's Houthis 'similar' to Lebanon's Hezbollah: Iran official |
Reuters | Obama and Saudi king discuss Iran, energy in symbolic visit Reuters King Salman, in his first official talks with a high-level foreign delegation since the death of his half-brother on Friday, did not express reservations over U.S.-led negotiations aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear program, a U.S. official said. It was ... Obama Meets With New Saudi King Amid Iran Talks, Yemen Turmoil Salman to Obama: Don't let Iran get nuclear bomb Obama tackles Islamic State, Iran in talks with new Saudi king |
Sabotaging a Deal with Iran New York Times LONDON — America and Iran took a step toward a final nuclear deal on Jan. 18, but they should be making leaps. The negotiators have proposed some creative solutions but major political compromises are sorely needed, and soon. If a framework ... |
Gatestone Institute | How Iran Is Encircling the Gulf and Israel Gatestone Institute With bases in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Iraq, Iran has surrounded all the oil fields of the Persian Gulf. This encirclement can be comfortably backed with Iran's ongoing nuclear weapons program. The Iranians already have Hezbollah sitting on Israel's ... Hamas begins rapprochement with Hezbollah, Iran |
BBC News | Ex-CIA officer convicted of leaking Iran plan BBC News A former CIA officer has been convicted of leaking classified details of a US operation against Iran to a reporter. Jeffrey Sterling denied the leak but was found guilty in a Virginia court of all nine counts he faced. New York Times reporter James ... CIA Iran leak jury signals impasse Former CIA Officer Convicted of Leaking Details about Iran US jury convicts former CIA officer of leaking classified Iran nuclear details |
CNN | Why the Iran sanctions fight is a big deal CNN The November midterm election changed the dynamics -- Republicans snagged the Senate majority and Iran sanctions were suddenly back on the table, handing advocates a pretty easy path to 60 votes and even a chance of reaching a veto-proof majority. |
Breitbart News | Iraq: Our Collaboration With Iran In War Against ISIS 'Is Not a Secret' Breitbart News The Iraqi Prime Minister, during the World Economic Forum, declared that his country's collaboration with the Iranian military in waging war against the Islamic State is no secret. “We do not deny our collaboration with General Qassem Soleimani, the ... |