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Hezbollah Threatens War if No Iran Deal

Hezbollah Threatens War if No Iran Deal

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, who is rarely seen in public, made himself visible on Wednesday in south Beirut, warning that failure for the P5+1 nations to reach a nuclear accord with Iran will lead to a regional war.  “To all

Dems Rebuff Obama on Stalling Iran Sanctions

Dems Rebuff Obama on Stalling Iran Sanctions

President Barack Obama, Secretary of State John Kerry, and the rest of the administration’s foreign-policy team has been urging Congress not to add new sanctions on Iran for its continued enrichment of uranium in defiance of UN Security Council resolutions.

Sen. Kirk (R-IL): Kerry, Biden Iran Briefing 'Anti-Israeli'

Sen. Kirk (R-IL): Kerry, Biden Iran Briefing 'Anti-Israeli'

On Wednesday, Secretary of State John Kerry met with the Senate Banking Committee alongside Vice President Joe Biden to push against strengthening sanctions on Iran. Members of both parties expressed incredulity about the administration’s case, but Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL)

World View: Iran's Statement on Syria Shows Signs of Desperation

World View: Iran's Statement on Syria Shows Signs of Desperation

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Iran’s statement on Syria shows signs of desperation U.S. Marines land in Philippines after massive Typhoon Haiyan destruction Iran’s statement on Syria shows signs of desperation Mohamed Javad Zarif being interviewed on BBC on

France Sees Opportunity in U.S. Weakness

France Sees Opportunity in U.S. Weakness

Many observers are stunned that France has shown more backbone in dealing with Iran than the United States–especially given that France has a Socialist president.  While most agree that the Obama administration has adopted a weaker posture in general, of

Iranian Supreme Ruler's Wealth Exceeds Value of Entire Country

Iranian Supreme Ruler's Wealth Exceeds Value of Entire Country

While everyday Iranians struggle to survive in an economy crippled by international sanctions, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei “controls a business empire worth around $95 billion.” This makes Khamenei a one-percenter whose individual worth exceeds “the value of [Iran’s] current

The 'Very, Very Bad' Iran Deal, in One Slide

The 'Very, Very Bad' Iran Deal, in One Slide

“I understand the Iranians are walking around very satisfied in Geneva, as well they should because they got everything and paid nothing,” Benjamin Netanyahu said last week, in describing the “very, very bad deal” that the world was about to

Kerry Remark Sets Back U.S.-Israel Relations

Kerry Remark Sets Back U.S.-Israel Relations

While the world’s attention is focused on the tensions surrounding the Iran nuclear talks, another drama is unfolding in Israel–one that may cause more immediate damage to U.S.-Israel relations than differences over the terms offered to Tehran in Geneva. Secretary

Kerry says Iran Rejected Nuclear Deal

Kerry says Iran Rejected Nuclear Deal

(AP) Kerry says Iran rejected nuclear dealBy MATTHEW LEEAP Diplomatic WriterABU DHABI, United Arab EmiratesU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday that the major powers were unified on an Iran nuclear deal during weekend talks in Geneva but the

France Tougher Than U.S. on Iran

France Tougher Than U.S. on Iran

It’s a strange world when France shows more toughness in foreign policy than the United States, but apparently it was France, not the United States, which shut the door on an imminent deal between Iran and the West over Iran’s

French Out-Tough US over Iran Nuclear Program

French Out-Tough US over Iran Nuclear Program

By JAMEY KEATENAssociated PressPARISWhen Iran appeared close to a preliminary deal with world powers over its nuclear program, France stepped up to say: Not so fast–a surprise move that exposed divisions among the United States and other Western negotiators who

Netanyahu: 'Iran Might Hit the Jackpot Here'

Netanyahu: 'Iran Might Hit the Jackpot Here'

Appearing on CBS’ Face the Nation on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blasted the prospective deal between Iran and the west that would result in weakening sanctions without any assurances of a cease to nuclear development. “A deal is

Kerry on Iran: 'You Have to Act in Some Good Faith'

Kerry on Iran: 'You Have to Act in Some Good Faith'

Appearing on NBC’s Meet the Press, Secretary of State John Kerry denied that the Obama administration was prepared to make a rotten deal with the Iranians over the Iranian nuclear program. “This is serious business,” Kerry said, attempting to hail

Iran's Rouhani Says Uranium Enrichment 'Red Line'

Iran's Rouhani Says Uranium Enrichment 'Red Line'

(AP) Iran’s Rouhani says uranium enrichment `red line’By NASSER KARIMIAssociated PressTEHRAN, IranIranian officials said Sunday the country made progress with world powers during “serious” talks over Tehran’s nuclear program, but insisted the nation cannot be pushed to give up uranium

No Deal: Iran Nuclear Talks Fall Through

A proposed nuclear deal between Iran and the West fell through in Geneva on Saturday, despite widespread anticipation that an agreement would be reached. Diplomats in Geneva, including U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, said they would continue their efforts