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Ex-Advisers Warn Obama That Iran Nuclear Deal 'May Fall Short' of Standards - New York Times Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:29:13 GMT

New York Times

Ex-Advisers Warn Obama That Iran Nuclear Deal 'May Fall Short' of Standards New York Times Five former members of President Obama's inner circle of Iran advisers have written an open letter expressing concern that a pending accord to stem Iran's nuclear program “may fall short of meeting the administration's own standard of a 'good ... Plan B For IranPolitico More hurdles for Iran nuclear dealCNN Onetime Obama Advisers Warn White House on Iran Nuclear TalksWall Street Journal Washington Post -CBS News -Huffington Post all 1,002 news articles »

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US universities on symbolic visit to Iran - BBC News Tue, 23 Jun 2015 22:49:44 GMT

BBC News

US universities on symbolic visit to Iran BBC News A group of senior United States university representatives has visited Iran, in what is believed to be the biggest academic delegation since the 1970s. As relations between the two countries begin to thaw, the delegation met representatives of 13 ... and more »

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Iran: Captive's Family Tries New Appeal - New York Times Thu, 25 Jun 2015 01:56:48 GMT

Iran: Captive's Family Tries New Appeal New York Times Relatives of Amir Hekmati, the Marine veteran imprisoned in Iran for nearly four years, left their Michigan home on Wednesday for a European trip that includes a stop in Vienna, where negotiators for Iran and six world powers are trying to complete an ... and more »

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Calculus on oil price changes as Iran talks wobble - CNBC Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:10:00 GMT

CNBC

Calculus on oil price changes as Iran talks wobble CNBC But the timing appears to be slipping, as the walkup to that date has been met with negative rhetoric from Iranian hardliners. "From a geopolitical standpoint, it could add a lot of uncertainty. From a short-term standpoint, I think the oil ...

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Oil slides after big US gasoline build offsets crude draw - Reuters Wed, 24 Jun 2015 20:21:00 GMT

Bloomberg

Oil slides after big US gasoline build offsets crude draw Reuters Uncertainties about progress in the Greek debt crisis added to the energy market's skittishness, even as support emerged from roadblocks to an Iranian nuclear deal aimed at allowing Tehran to resume oil exports without restrictions.Brent futures LCOc1 ... How Iranian Oil Tankers Keep Syria's War Machine AliveBloomberg Oil prices edge up on stronger demand, uncertainty over Iran dealBusiness Insider Shell holds talks with Iran over oil dealTelegraph.co.uk Wall Street Journal -MarketWatch -Financial Times all 619 news articles »

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Iran bullies region, broadens influence outside Persian Gulf - Washington Times Thu, 25 Jun 2015 01:51:41 GMT

Washington Times

Iran bullies region, broadens influence outside Persian Gulf Washington Times “Tehran aims to control the entire Middle East, and the ruling mullahs espouse a theological view that leads the regime to world dominance,” said Robert Maginnis, a retired Army officer who is writing a book, “Never Submit,” on world threats such as Iran. and more »

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GOP lawmaker: US strategy on Iran is 'totally incoherent' - The Hill Wed, 24 Jun 2015 23:29:38 GMT

The Hill

GOP lawmaker: US strategy on Iran is 'totally incoherent' The Hill The U.S. policy toward Iran is inconsistent and incoherent, a Republican House lawmaker said Wednesday. "A big concern that I have is the incoherence of strategy in the region, especially vis-a-vis Iran — the elephant in the room," said Rep. Martha ... GOP senator erupts at report the US is sharing a military base with Iranian ...Business Insider Iran's Forces and U.S. Share a Base in IraqBloomberg View all 68 news articles »

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The making of an Iran nuclear deal: 'patience and a thick skin' - The Guardian (blog) Tue, 23 Jun 2015 13:01:05 GMT

The Guardian (blog)

The making of an Iran nuclear deal: 'patience and a thick skin' The Guardian (blog) Sir Thomas Herbert, a writer who accompanied British diplomats to Iran in the 17th century, noted that visiting foreigners were encouraged to wear their own dress “so that the greater the variety” the more the Shah would feel “his court and country ... Iran parliament bars key nuclear concessions in talks with big powersYahoo News White House pressed to extend Iran nuclear talks deadlineWashington Times See No Iran Evil at StateWall Street Journal U.S. News & World Report -Politico -Bloomberg all 822 news articles »

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The Iran deal will be contentious. But one survey suggests we all actually agree. - Washington Post (blog) Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:45:51 GMT

Washington Post (blog)

The Iran deal will be contentious. But one survey suggests we all actually agree. Washington Post (blog) The political dynamics of the impending Iran deal are familiar: President Obama wants an agreement that allows Iran to enrich some uranium with strict inspections, while Republicans say Iran can't be trusted and that the deal undermines Israel. But a ... and more »

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Talking with Rick Perry about Iran, China, the Confederate flag - Washington Post (blog) Wed, 24 Jun 2015 19:50:46 GMT

Talking with Rick Perry about Iran, China, the Confederate flag Washington Post (blog) I asked him about the latest developments in Iran, a fiery and defiant speech from the supreme leader and disclosure of a secret annex that would assist Iran with its nuclear program. “I'm glad that I don't have President Obama as the negotiator for my ...