Tag: Iran

In this June 29, 1996 file photo, then Defense Secretary William Perry, center, listens to then Saudi ambassador to the United States, Prince Bandar bin Sultan, left, at the blast site of the devastated Khobar Towers at a U.S. military base that killed 19 U.S. servicemen in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo/Saleh Rifai, File)

National Security

Terror mastermind’s arrest highlights Iran’s role

Charles Hoskinson · August 27, 2015 4:01 am

"Nineteen Iranians are in custody on charge of alleged violation of U.S.-imposed sanctions," said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham.Â Pictured above is Iran's President Hassan Rouhani. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

National Security

Iran formally requests release of prisoners

Curt Mills · August 27, 2015 12:20 am

White House press secretary Josh Earnest speaks during the daily news briefing at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

White House stokes Biden talk with endorsement tease

Susan Crabtree · August 26, 2015 7:25 pm

"We don't see this as a positive development," Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said of the S-300 missile system sale from Russia to Iran. (AP Photo)Â

National Security

Pentagon isn’t thrilled that Russia’s selling missiles to Iran

Jacqueline Klimas · August 25, 2015 11:29 pm

White House walks back Obama’s ‘crazies’ comment

Susan Crabtree · August 25, 2015 9:57 pm

Lebanon’s Garbage Politics

Lee Smith · August 25, 2015 9:12 pm

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, right, speaks with the International Atomic Energy Agency's director-general, Yukiya Amano, at the start of their meeting in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, July 2, 2015. The head of the U.N. atomic agency, Amano, visited Tehran to discuss remaining outstanding issues over Iran's nuclear program. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

U.S. seeks more IAEA funding to carry out Iran deal

Pete Kasperowicz · August 25, 2015 8:04 pm

Director General of the IAEA Yukiya Amano said, "the agency has no credible indications of activities in Iran relevant to the development of a nuclear explosive device after 2009." (AP Photo/Ronald Zak, File)

National Security

Nuclear watchdog requests funding boost for Iran inspections

Charles Hoskinson · August 25, 2015 3:43 pm

Portman Hits Strickland For Supporting Iran Deal

Michael Warren · August 25, 2015 10:19 am

Pompeo said he's not satisfied with officials telling him the U.S. has no right to see the details. (Getty File Photo)

National Security

Rep. Pompeo: Iran’s secret side deal will stay secret

Charles Hoskinson · August 25, 2015 12:56 am

Cheney will speak on the "deal's consequences for the security and interests of the United States and its allies in the Middle East," according to AEI's event page.Â (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

National Security

Cheney to deliver address on Iran deal

Daniel Chaitin · August 24, 2015 11:23 pm

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Harry Reid of Nev., speaks to media after a policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, July 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Reid predicts more support for Iran deal

Pete Kasperowicz · August 24, 2015 10:07 pm