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Kerry 'guarantees' Israelis that US can prevent an Iranian bomb - The Guardian Sun, 03 May 2015 18:24:51 GMT

The Guardian

Kerry 'guarantees' Israelis that US can prevent an Iranian bomb The Guardian US Secretary of State John Kerry sought to pacify Israeli worries over an emerging nuclear deal with Iran in an interview aired Sunday, dismissing some concerns as brought on by “hysteria” over the possible agreement. Israeli prime minister Benjamin ... Palin: Obama 'flirting with the devil' on IranThe Hill (blog) The Corker Bill Will Not Block Obamas Iran...National Review Online Kerry dismisses Israel's 'hysteria' over Iran dealHaaretz Jerusalem Post Israel News all 293 news articles »

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Tom Cotton, Marco Rubio face defeat on Iran - Politico Sun, 03 May 2015 21:33:45 GMT

Politico

Tom Cotton, Marco Rubio face defeat on Iran Politico In a bid to pressure President Barack Obama to take a tougher negotiating line with Tehran, Cotton (R-Ark.) made a surprise move Thursday to try and force a vote on his amendment, which would require Iran to disclose the history of its nuclear program ... McConnell's tough choice on IranThe Hill AIPAC opposes amendments to Iran bill it would 'ordinarily support'Jerusalem Post Israel News Caught Between Pledge and Poison Pills, McConnell May End Iran DebateNational Journal CNN -Voice of America -USA TODAY all 238 news articles »

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This fatal Porsche crash is causing an uproar in Iran - Business Insider Sun, 03 May 2015 21:43:24 GMT

Business Insider

This fatal Porsche crash is causing an uproar in Iran Business Insider A high-speed Porsche crash has become a symbol of growing inequality in Iran, with even the country's top religious leader speaking out against corruption that has spawned extreme wealth for the 1%. The New York Times reports that in Iran, "a new class ... and more »

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Iran's legal claims for seizing the Maersk Tigris - Washington Post Sun, 03 May 2015 13:08:19 GMT

Politico

Iran's legal claims for seizing the Maersk Tigris Washington Post Iran's seizure of the Marshall Islands' flagged Maersk Tigris cargo ship has lead to important discussions about the United States' legal responsibilities to respond, under treaties with its one-time trust territory and current protectorate. But first ... Iran's dire StraitPolitico Detained ship case purely financial, says Iran firmYahoo News U.S. Navy has accompanied four ships since Iran seized a vesselColumbia Daily Tribune The Times of Israel -Haaretz -Press TV all 70 news articles »

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Gulf states want weapons, promises from US for Iran nuke deal support - Fox News Sun, 03 May 2015 16:18:57 GMT

Fox News

Gulf states want weapons, promises from US for Iran nuke deal support Fox News The demands underscore what complicated diplomatic terrain Obama is navigating as he drives toward one of his top foreign-policy goals, and they demonstrate how a nuclear deal with Iran aimed at stabilizing the Middle East risks further militarizing an ... Gulf States Want US Assurances and Weapons in Exchange for Supporting Iran ...Wall Street Journal Keep an eye on Iran's regional movesThe Daily Star White House Looks to Ease Arab Fears Over Iran Nuclear PactNew York Times Press TV -The Guardian (blog) -gulfnews.com all 84 news articles »

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Lawmakers urge Obama to stop Russian missile system sale to Iran - The Hill Sun, 03 May 2015 14:01:14 GMT

The Hill

Lawmakers urge Obama to stop Russian missile system sale to Iran The Hill “If completed, the transfer of this sophisticated weapons system would significantly bolster Iran's military capabilities and introduce new obstacles to our ability to eliminate the threat of an Iranian nuclear weapon,” wrote Committee Chairman Ed ... and more »

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Strait of Hormuz Once Again at Center of US-Iran Strife - New York Times Fri, 01 May 2015 20:29:22 GMT

New York Times

Strait of Hormuz Once Again at Center of US-Iran Strife New York Times The Strait of Hormuz, the slender waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the rest of the world and is a critical conduit in the global oil supply chain, has again become a point of contention for Iran and the United States — just as they are ... State Dept. won't say whether US asking Iran to free seized cargo shipFox News First on CNN: Navy to escort US commercial ships near IranCNN Navy to safeguard cargo ships from IranUSA TODAY Reuters -Wall Street Journal -CBS News all 712 news articles »

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US to Sacrifice Israel's Qualitative Military Edge for Iran Deal? - Honestreporting.com Sun, 03 May 2015 15:26:05 GMT

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Iran's Disingenuous Approach To Maritime Law - Defense One Mon, 04 May 2015 01:58:15 GMT

Defense One

Iran's Disingenuous Approach To Maritime Law Defense One The ship, boarded and taken by force to Bandar Abbas on April 28, was turned over to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard to fulfill a court judgment in favor of Iran Ports Authority. It should surprise no one that this vacuous legal rationale is ...

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Peaceful or belligerent? - The Economist Fri, 01 May 2015 22:30:44 GMT

RT

Peaceful or belligerent? The Economist TO HEAR Iran's foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, tell it, the nuclear deal with the world's powers that he is trying to conclude next month is just the start of a wider process of regional co-operation to soothe the turbulence of the Middle East ... Iran pledges to protect shared security interests with YemenYahoo News 'No more playing with our shared security': Iran warns it will stand up for YemenRT Iran changes its tune on peace talksWashington Post Reuters -U.S. News & World Report -Washington Times all 2,983 news articles »