Tag: Iran

This issue is of special concern as these individuals have a history of close ties to the regime in Tehran. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Beltway Confidential

Trump must drain the Iran appeasement swamp in the State Department

Washington Examiner · March 16, 2017 8:09 pm

It's been 10 years since former FBI agent Robert Levinson disappeared while in Iran on an unauthorized CIA mission and his family is still waiting for answers. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

White House declares ‘unwavering’ commitment to finding US citizen in Iran

Gabby Morrongiello · March 9, 2017 8:03 pm

The IRGC arms-flow through these docks and shipping companies is a constant trend. (Amir Kholousi, ISNA via AP, File)

Beltway Confidential

New revelations confirm Iran has failed to moderate its hostile behavior

Washington Examiner · March 7, 2017 6:03 pm

The Tennessee Republican maintained that he will continue to criticize the administration as he sees fit. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Bob Corker: Iran missile tests demand ‘multi-faceted’ US response

Joel Gehrke · March 6, 2017 10:43 pm

The White House confirmed Trump's phone call with Netanyahu to the Washington Examiner. (AP Photos)

Trump, Netanyahu discuss Iran in phone call

Sarah Bedford · March 6, 2017 6:21 pm

Omission denies Democrats a post-speech talking point. (AP)

Trump leaves Russia out of the speech

Gabby Morrongiello · March 1, 2017 4:40 am

The White House's upcoming revisions to President Trump's Jan. 27 executive order on immigration will not remove Iraq. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Report: White House will remove Iraq from travel ban list

Anna Giaritelli · March 1, 2017 4:25 am

President Trump has put in place one of the most capable national security teams in recent memory. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Beltway Confidential

Trump quietly laying foundation of a sensible Iran policy

Washington Examiner · February 28, 2017 12:00 am

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif praised the cast and crew of Iranian film "The Salesmen" for winning an Oscar for best foreign film, while also knocking President Trump's travel ban. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Iran foreign minister slams Trump’s travel ban after Iranian film wins Oscar

Daniel Chaitin · February 27, 2017 4:33 am

Iranian director Asghar Farhadi who boycotted Oscars: Immigration ban ‘prevents democracy and human rights’

Hoai-Tran Bui · February 27, 2017 3:11 am

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., made a surprise visit to Syria to meet with coalition forces fighting against ISIS, according to a new report. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

National Security

Report: McCain traveled to Syria

Joel Gehrke · February 22, 2017 9:42 pm

"President Trump has policies which are good for the oil industries," Saudi oil minister Khalid Al-Falih told the BBC this month. "He has steered away from excessively anti-fossil fuel, unrealistic fossil fuel policies." (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Trump’s energy plan has him cozying up to Saudi Arabia

John Siciliano · February 21, 2017 5:01 am