From beginning to end (including questions) this “Engaging Iran” discussion at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is worth watching. Chaired by Mark Fitzpatrick, the panel featured the Rt Hon Lord Lamont of Lerwick, Sir Richard Dalton and Mahan… Continue Reading
Reposted by arrangement with Think Progress Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) introduced an amendment today to the National Defense Authorization act, or the defense budget, that would sanction Iran’s central bank. The amendment was designed by Sen. Mark Kirk… Continue Reading
News and views related to U.S.-Iran relations for Nov. 11 – Nov. 15 Salon: Jordan Michael Smith argues that while nuclear non-proliferation is preferred, a nuclear Iran wouldn’t be the end of the world. One reason why: …the Islamic regime… Continue Reading
Israel is known for its clever assassination campaigns. Even the botched attempt at murdering Hamas leader Khaled Meshal was Shakespearean in design: the Israeli assailants put poison in his ear (that’s how Claudius killed Hamlet’s father). But what about retaliation?… Continue Reading
More expert opinion discrediting the alarmist claims being made about the latest IAEA report, which recycles old and suspicious intelligence. This time from former IAEA inspector, Robert Kelley, interviewed here on The Real News.