Romney Team Iran Hawk Lays Out ‘Case For Striking Before It’s Too Late’

Reposted by arrangement with Think Progress The release this week of a U.N. report with detailed findings pointing toward potential Iranian nuclear weapons work saw a chorus of right-wing calls for war with Iran. Yesterday, GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney… Continue Reading →

After IAEA Report, Right Wing Ramps Up Calls For Attack On Iran

Reposted by arrangement with Think Progress After the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog released its periodic report yesterday, replete with rich details about possible military dimension of Iran’s nuclear program, conservative hawks — ranging from journalists to think-tankers and even a presidential… Continue Reading →

It’s All About The Money: Bolton Cancels Appearance Promoting War With Iran Over Speaking Fee

Reposted by arrangement with Think Progress The 92nd Street Y and the Clarion Fund are having trouble getting the big names attached to their Iran war mongering panelon Nov. 7. First, New York Times Jerusalem Bureau Chief Ethan Bronner canceled his appearance on… Continue Reading →

The Daily Talking Points

News and views related to U.S.-Iran relations for Oct. 24 – Oct. 28 Washington Post: CNN’s Fareed Zakaria bravely singles himself out as one of the last media commentators to still be talking about “engagement”. Strategic engagement with an adversary… Continue Reading →

The Daily Talking Points

News and views relevant to U.S.-Iran relations from Oct. 15 – Oct. 21 EA WorldView: Scott Lucas points out that the only named source that we have to back up David Ignatius’s advancing of the claim that Gholam Shakuri “helped… Continue Reading →