Posts Tagged: Iran sanctions
The Negotiation Delusion: Iran Talks Fail Again
The ongoing failure of talks concerning Iran's nuclear weapons program, most recently in Istanbul on July 3, is no surprise. This latest negotiation...
When Everything’s Been Said
It was at dinner in the garden of a well-known analyst of Iran. He'd spent years writing prolifically and astutely about the regime, its progress...
Iran, Israel, and the Bomb
When I first saw the headline in the current issue (July/August 2012) of Foreign Affairs - "Why Iran Should Get the Bomb" - I thought...
Iranian Central Bank Hit With Cyber Attack
The Central Bank of Iran was hit with a cyber attack on Tuesday which brought down the bank's internet connection, according to the Iranian Labour...
U.S. and Israel Communicating Closely on New Iran Sanctions
The U.S. is conferring with Israel about new sanctions on Iran, should future international negotiations fail to curb the Islamic republic's nuclear program,...
Irrational Rationality: Iran’s Leadership
"We are of the opinion that Iran is a rational actor" - General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff. In the...
China to Use Gold for Purchase of Iranian Oil, Avoiding U.S. Financial Sanctions
As countries around the world and the banks that operate within them attempt to avoid American financial sanctions aimed at deterring Iran's nuclear program -...
Iranian Woman Jumps onto Ahmadinejad’s Car to Protest Economic Plight (VIDEO)
During a trip through the city of Bandar-Abbas last week, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was confronted first hand by citizens of his country who were...
Israel Stresses “Immediate Steps” for Iran, Obama Urges Diplomacy Ahead of May Talks
Exposing a rift with Israel, U.S. President Barack Obama on Sunday insisted that the U.S. has not "given anything away" in recently renewed...
Israel’s Submarine Fleet Grows, Iran Linked to Manufacturer
The Israeli navy is expected to receive a sixth German-made submarine in a deal to be signed on Wednesday between Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak...
Measuring Sanctions on Iran
To this point, the U.S. administration and the rest of the international community has responded to the perceived threat of a nuclear Iran...
“I Will Never Let My People Live in the Shadow of Annihilation”
Following the Monday afternoon meeting between President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, the Israeli leader ...
Iran’s Relentless Nuclear Quest
The Valentine's Day announcement of new scientific and technological achievements in Iran's nuclear program demonstrates the continued broadening and deepening of its capacities...
On Iran, Take a Lesson From Burma: Verify and Never Trust
Iran is more determined than ever to produce a nuclear weapon. Now, with sanctions and other Western efforts having an impact on the ability of...
