Tag: Iran

Rubio argued that the pattern of Iran's provocation would exist so long as a "weak president" such as Obama resides in the White House. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Rubio: Iran seizure a test of Obama’s resolve

Ryan Lovelace · January 13, 2016 12:26 am

Today's seizure has also provided the most obvious argument against the alleged accomplishment that Obama must surely mention in tonight's speech -- his nuclear deal with Iran. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

Iran flips Obama on eve of big speech

Washington Examiner · January 12, 2016 11:47 pm

The Capitol Dome in Washington is illuminated early, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, as President Barack Obama prepares to deliver his final State of the Union address before Congress. In his last year in the White House, the president, a Democrat, faces a Republican-controlled Senate and House. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Washington Secrets

Official: Obama WON’T address Iran crisis in SOTU

Paul Bedard · January 12, 2016 11:28 pm

National Security

Top Dem: Iran’s naval seizure ‘endangers’ nuclear deal

Susan Ferrechio · January 12, 2016 10:52 pm

GOP Senator: Obama should delay SOTU ‘until we have answers’ on Iran

Philip Klein · January 12, 2016 10:44 pm

"The White House tonight is a hotbed of cold feet," said Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

Sen. Cotton: Iran ‘humiliating’ Obama with Navy seizure

Pete Kasperowicz · January 12, 2016 10:41 pm

The Pentagon said that Iran has assured the U.S. that the crew and watercraft will be returned quickly. (U.S. Navy photo)

National Security

Reports: Iran keeping 10 U.S. Navy sailors overnight

Jacqueline Klimas · January 12, 2016 9:20 pm

Denmark's plan is to have Iran serve as a wind energy hub for the entire region. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Energy and Environment

Iran discusses becoming Mideast hub for renewable energy

John Siciliano · January 12, 2016 8:56 pm

The Obama administration late Monday said the House Republican bill links the Iran nuclear deal's commitment to provide sanctions relief to non-nuclear issues outside the scope of the agreement. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

White House threatens veto over GOP Iran bill

Susan Crabtree · January 12, 2016 2:37 pm

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson said the U.S. faces threats from Iran, North Korea and the "pervasive threat" of international terrorism. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

National Security

Navy chief says era of peace at sea is over

Jacqueline Klimas · January 11, 2016 7:43 pm

White House downplays Iran’s claim of quick sanctions relief

Nicole Duran · January 11, 2016 7:35 pm

Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., told reporters Monday that Iran's two most recent ballistic missile launches clearly violate United Nations security resolutions, and it's critical that the U.S. act. (AP Photo)

Senate Dem pushes Obama on Iran sanctions

Susan Crabtree · January 11, 2016 5:52 pm