Wall Street Journal | Iran Stalls UN Probe Into Its Atomic Past Wall Street Journal LAUSANNE, Switzerland—Talks over Iran's nuclear program have hit a stumbling block a week before a key deadline because Tehran has failed to cooperate with a United Nations probe into whether it tried to build atomic weapons in the past, say people ... US wants detailed deal with Iran but hints at flexibility Grounds for Cautious Optimism on an Iran Nuclear Deal Iran might attack American troops in Iraq, U.S. officials fear |
The Hill | Obama has few allies on Iran The Hill Congress is growing hostile to the emerging nuclear deal with Iran, leaving President Obama with little political cover as he approaches a critical deadline in the talks. Administration officials say they're hoping to finalize an agreement by the end ... In Nuclear Talks, Iran Seeks to Avoid Specifics Obama's Iran Deal Probably Won't Be In Writing As Iran nuclear deadline looms, France plays 'bad cop' |
USA TODAY | US provides support in Tikrit despite Iran's role USA TODAY WASHINGTON — The United States began providing critical surveillance and reconnaissance intelligence to Iraqi forces fighting Islamic State militants in Tikrit, according to a Defense official. The support, which began Monday, is the first time the ... U.S. Backing Iran With Airstrikes Against ISIS US forces begin airstrikes in Tikrit, where Iran-backed militias are in lead US Surveillance Planes Aid Fight by Iraq, Iranian-Backed Militias for Tikrit |
National Review Online | On Israel and Iran, President Obama Mistakes Friend... National Review Online Consider American policy towards Iran, a nation that has waged a relentless campaign of terror and war-by-proxy against U.S. troops and American allies for more than three decades. The administration believes Iran will become a responsible partner for ... Jeb Bush op-ed slams Obama on Netanyahu, Iran Jeb Bush bashes Iran talks as 'foolish' and hails Israeli settlements as 'new ... |
Business Insider | Saudi Arabia is bombing Iran-backed rebels in Yemen who just plundered US ... Business Insider Saudi Arabia has started bombing rebel positions inside Yemen, and said the Sunni Kingdom will do "anything necessary" to deter the Iran-backed Shiite rebels who are taking over its neighbor. Meanwhile, the rebel Houthi fighters looted American ... Iran-backed rebels in Yemen loot secret US files about spy operations Saudi Arabia and Iran compete in Yemen Saudis preparing to face Iran's allies in Yemen |
Wall Street Journal | Schlumberger Unit to Plead Guilty to Violating Iran, Sudan Sanctions Wall Street Journal Schlumberger Ltd., the world's largest oil-field services company, has agreed to pay $232.7 million for violating U.S. sanctions in Iran and Sudan, part of the government's extended crackdown on companies doing business with countries the U.S. has ... Schlumberger to pay $233 million for violating trade sanctions with Iran and Sudan DOJ: Schlumberger violated Iran sanctions, will pay $232 million fine Schlumberger fined $232.7mn for breaking Iran, Sudan sanctions |
Politico | Why Irans Hardliners Fear a Deal Politico The nuclear negotiation between Iran and the United States represents a historic shift—one that is actually more significant for Iranians than it is for Americans. If there is a deal over the next week, as the two sides approach their end-of-March ... Look Before Leaping Will Iran heed regional warnings? |
The Guardian (blog) | Two Iranian journalists among dead in Germanwings flight 4U 9525 crash The Guardian (blog) All four men were sports journalists from Iran. They had just arrived in Europe for the first time to cover a number of sporting events, including Sunday's clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona. A last-minute change of plan, however, meant that ... Latest from Iran |
Politico | Israel's lobbying on Iran makes no difference, Democrats say Politico Israeli officials have mounted an aggressive push over the past three months to turn Senate Democrats against President Barack Obama's nuclear negotiations with Iran — an effort that, according to The Wall Street Journal, was aided by Israeli spies ... |
TIME | What Obama Could Learn About Negotiating With Iran From My $2000 Used Car TIME Eyal Winter is the author of Feeling Smart: Why Our Emotions are More Rational Than We Think. Countries led by religious conviction always have an advantage when it comes to bargaining with their liberal, democratic counterparts. Years ago, less than a ... |