Tag: Iran

The White House continued to urge Congress not to pass new sanctions legislation Monday, saying the finalized deal between Iran, the U.S. and other world powers, shows why Congress should wait to see if Tehran complies with the agreement before pushing more punitive measures.ÃÂ (Thinkstock Image)

National Security

White House: Give Iran time to comply before new sanctions bill

Susan Crabtree · January 13, 2014 5:00 am

President Barack Obama speaks about his Promise Zones Initiative, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. The Promise Zone Initiative is part of a plan to create a better bargain for the middle-class by partnering with local communities and businesses to create jobs, increase economic security, expand educational opportunities, increase access to quality, affordable housing and improve public safety. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

White House week ahead: Iran, NSA spying and the economy

Susan Crabtree · January 13, 2014 5:00 am

Obama on Iran: ‘Give peace a chance’

Meghashyam Mali · January 13, 2014 5:00 am

The initial agreement is only a preliminary one that would test Iran's ability over the next six months to rein in its nuclear program in exchange for the easing of some U.S.-led international sanctions. (Getty images File)

Obama administration finalizes nuke deal with Iran, fights new sanctions bill in Congress

Susan Crabtree · January 12, 2014 5:00 am

Iran sanctions push gains supporters in Senate

Iran sanctions push gains supporters in Senate

Bradley Klapper · January 11, 2014 9:29 am

Ad Targets DNC Chair Wasserman Schultz for Opposing Iran Sanctions

Ad Targets DNC Chair Wasserman Schultz for Opposing Iran Sanctions

Daniel Halper · January 10, 2014 9:00 pm

White House Defends Accusing Democrats of Wanting to Go to War With Iran

White House Defends Accusing Democrats of Wanting to Go to War With Iran

Daniel Halper · January 10, 2014 8:37 pm

Voice of America Seeks Farsi Language ‘Hollywood News’ TV Show to Air in Iran

Voice of America Seeks Farsi Language ‘Hollywood News’ TV Show to Air in Iran

Jeryl Bier · January 10, 2014 12:37 pm

Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez, D-N.J., is the co-sponsor of aÃÂ new Iran sanctions bill gaining momentum on Capitol Hill. (Getty images)

National Security

Senate support for Iran sanctions bill reaches veto-proof majority

Susan Crabtree · January 10, 2014 5:00 am

Economic outlook rosier than 2013, but concerns remain about overheated markets, Iran

Joseph Lawler · January 10, 2014 5:00 am

Foreign Policy Experts to Congressional Leaders: Enforce Iranian Compliance With Nuclear Deal

Foreign Policy Experts to Congressional Leaders: Enforce Iranian Compliance With Nuclear Deal

Michael Warren · January 9, 2014 8:01 pm

Secretary of State John Kerry testifies on Capitol Hill on Dec. 10 in the hope of persuading Congress to not forge any new economic sanctions on Iran that could break the recent historic agreement that would end Iranâs progress toward weapons-grade uranium. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Obama, Congress locked in Iran sanctions dispute

Bradley Klapper · January 9, 2014 8:16 am