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Three Conditions for an Israeli Strike on Iran

Three Conditions for an Israeli Strike on Iran

When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President Barack Obama today, he will do so against the backdrop of vastly changed circumstances. President Obama’s bungling of the Syria crisis has established that the U.S. is no longer a deterrent force

Obama Falls for Iranian 'Fatwa' Hoax on Nuclear Weapons

Obama Falls for Iranian 'Fatwa' Hoax on Nuclear Weapons

Last week, President Barack Obama assured the United Nations General Assembly that Iran did not actually seek nuclear weapons. However, the basis for Obama’s defense of Iranian intentions is an elaborate hoax. Obama said that a “fatwa,” or religious ruling, by

Obama-Rouhani Phone Call: Another Victory for Iran

Obama-Rouhani Phone Call: Another Victory for Iran

After being snubbed by Iranian leader Hassan Rouhani at the UN last week, President Barack Obama clawed back some respect–in the eyes of the American media, if not the world–with a 15-minute telephone call. It was the first time presidents

Reports: Rouhani Home with US 'Gift' of Silver Griffin

Reports: Rouhani Home with US 'Gift' of Silver Griffin

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday brought home a 2,700-year-old Persian artifact the US administration gave him as “a special gift” to Iranians, media reports said. Rouhani was speaking of a 7th century BC silver Persian drinking cup in the

Ubiquitous Kerry Casts Shadow on Clinton Record

Ubiquitous Kerry Casts Shadow on Clinton Record

In rolling the dice on Iran, Syria and Middle East peace, President Barack Obama has made Secretary of State John Kerry the chief executor of his foreign policy legacy — a role denied to Hillary Clinton. Intriguing comparisons between Obama’s

Russia Hands Over Nuclear Reactor to Iran

Russia Hands Over Nuclear Reactor to Iran

Numerous reports indicate Russia handed control of its “1,000 megawatt” Bushehr nuclear reactor to Iran on Monday. According to WorldTribune.com, Russia transferred control and promised to “provide fuel for the reactor for at least a decade.” It took 37 years

Obama Approval Rating Hits Two-Year Low

Obama Approval Rating Hits Two-Year Low

President Barack Obama’s job approval rating is at a two-year low, according to a New York Times/CBS poll released on Wednesday.  According to the Times, 49 percent of the population disapproves of Obama’s job performance, “and 43 percent approves, matching

Iran's Rouhani: No Time for Obama, Plenty for Farrakhan

According to MSNBC, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said there was “Not enough time” when it came to shaking hands with Barack Obama; however, he seems to have had plenty of time to meet with Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, instead. The

World View: President Obama Blasts Russia and Iran over Syria

World View: President Obama Blasts Russia and Iran over Syria

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Greenpeace tangles with the wrong country — Russia President Obama blasts Russia and Iran over Syria Iran’s president Hassan Rouhani ‘snubs’ Obama at United Nations Greenpeace tangles with the wrong country — Russia A

'Moderate' Rouhani Gives Anti-American Speech at UN

'Moderate' Rouhani Gives Anti-American Speech at UN

Fresh from rejecting President Barack Obama’s attempt to meet him at the United Nations, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani launched a blistering anti-American attack from the rostrum at the General Assembly on Tuesday, accusing the United States of bigotry, “crimes,” and

Iran Rejects Obama Meeting; Media Hardest Hit

Iran Rejects Obama Meeting; Media Hardest Hit

The media are saddened that President Barack Obama will not be, after all, meeting with Iranian leader Hassan Rouhani today. The decision deprived them of a handshake they were already praising for having altered the course of history. But the

Iran Rejects Obama Meeting; Media Hardest Hit

Iran Rejects Obama Meeting; Media Hardest Hit

The media are saddened that President Barack Obama will not be, after all, meeting with Iranian leader Hassan Rouhani today. The decision deprived them of a handshake they were already praising for having altered the course of history. But the

Officials: Obama will not meet Iranian President at UN

(AP) Officials: Obama, Rouhani will not meet at UNBy DARLENE SUPERVILLEAssociated PressUNITED NATIONSSenior U.S. officials say President Barack Obama and Iranian President Hasan Rouhani will not meet while both leaders are at the United Nations. The officials say a meeting

Obama: 'Diplomatic Path' With Iran 'Must Be Tested'

Obama: 'Diplomatic Path' With Iran 'Must Be Tested'

President Obama: “But to succeed, conciliatory words will have to be matched by actions that are transparent and verifiable. After all, it’s the Iranian government’s choices that have led to the comprehensive sanctions that are currently in place. And this

Obama to UN: Trust Me, If Not America

Obama to UN: Trust Me, If Not America

President Barack Obama struck an apologetic tone at the United Nations on Tuesday, reassuring the General Assembly that the U.S. had “shifted away from a perpetual war footing,” and describing new limits on America’s use of soldiers, drones, and intelligence.