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On AlterNet: iran

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "iran"

'Neocon-ing' Obama

'Neocon-ing' Obama

Robert Parry, Consortium News. December 25, 2009.
In his Nobel speech, Obama slipped decades of violent U.S. foreign policy behind the phrase "whatever mistakes we have made," while asserting the morality of U.S. interventions.

Bill Kristol: Obama's Nobel Speech

Bill Kristol: Obama's Nobel Speech "Most Bush-Like ... of His Presidency," Lays Groundwork to Attack Iran

Ben Armbruster, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. December 14, 2009.
Never mind reality, Kristol and his washed-up neocon gang are increasingly turning their sights on Iran

Congress Is Rushing to Pass Iran Sanctions That No One Thinks Will Work

Congress Is Rushing to Pass Iran Sanctions That No One Thinks Will Work

Matthew Duss, Think Progress AlterNet: Politics. December 9, 2009.
Ordinarily, expeditions like these are reserved for non-controversial bills. Is this an attempt to slip one past the American people?

Key Figure in AIPAC Spy Scandal Interrupts Sentence to Call for Regime Change in Iran

Key Figure in AIPAC Spy Scandal Interrupts Sentence to Call for Regime Change in Iran

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: World. October 20, 2009.
More Neocons Gone Wild!

As Elections Approach, Iraq Flexes Its Political Muscle in Iran

As Elections Approach, Iraq Flexes Its Political Muscle in Iran

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation AlterNet: World. October 14, 2009.
Iran's keen interest in Iraq's future is becoming increasingly clear.

The National Review Is Screwing Over Brave Iranian Protesters...For a Second Time

The National Review Is Screwing Over Brave Iranian Protesters...For a Second Time

Byard Duncan, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. October 12, 2009.
Attempts at supporting Iranians will fall flat as long as the Right's paternalistic foreign policy mindset endures.

The Stupidity of

The Stupidity of "Zero-Tolerance": 6-Year-Old Suspended For Bringing Food Utensil to School

Allison Kilkenny, True/Slant AlterNet: PEEK. October 12, 2009.
What can this teach us about U.S. foreign policy? Quite a lot, actually.

Fresh Doubts Emerge on Obama Administration Claims About Iran's Nuclear Intentions

Fresh Doubts Emerge on Obama Administration Claims About Iran's Nuclear Intentions

Gareth Porter, IPS News. October 5, 2009.
Obama team's charge that construction on Iran's second uranium-enrichment facility is part of a covert decision to violate its nuclear treaty obligations is questioned.

Neocon Insanity: Abrams Says Iranians Would Be Fine with an Attack on Their Country

Neocon Insanity: Abrams Says Iranians Would Be Fine with an Attack on Their Country

Faiz Shakir, Think Progress AlterNet: World. October 3, 2009.
This guy's nuttier than a fruitcake.

George Galloway: The Hawks Are Circling Over Iran

George Galloway: The Hawks Are Circling Over Iran

George Galloway, Comment Is Free AlterNet: World. October 2, 2009.
Talk about Iran's nuclear weapons sounds eerily familiar. It's time to end the Bush-era bellicosity

The Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran Crowd Is Getting All Riled up Again

The Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran Crowd Is Getting All Riled up Again

Pepe Escobar, Asia Times. October 1, 2009.
Apparently even Saudi Arabia is on board with the idea of an Israeli strike on Iran.

Congress Tries to 'Get Tough on Iran' but Plays Right Into Tehran's Hands

Congress Tries to 'Get Tough on Iran' but Plays Right Into Tehran's Hands

William O. Beeman, New America Media. September 29, 2009.
New sanctions make Congress look tough, but they also provide cover for unpopular economic measures the Iranian government desperately wants to enact.

Can the U.S.-Iran Talks Succeed?

Can the U.S.-Iran Talks Succeed?

Robert Dreyfuss, TheNation.com AlterNet: World. September 28, 2009.
Even hawks admit there's no military option. But will Obama stop blustering about sanctions and really deal?

Giuliani to Keynote Anti-Ahmadinejad UN Rally

Giuliani to Keynote Anti-Ahmadinejad UN Rally

Richard Silverstein, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. September 24, 2009.
Giuliani confirms that tomorrow's event, sponsored by the New York Jewish community, represents a hardline neocon agenda.

Was It

Was It "Pirates" or Israeli Intelligence That Intercepted a Ship Loaded with Russian Defense Missiles?

Richard Silverstein, Tikun Olam. September 15, 2009.
Russian and Israeli sources say the cargo ship Arctic Sea was carrying Russia's most sophisticated air-defense system system, which could protect Iranian facilities from attack.

Don't Laugh at Crazy Cheney -- He Represents the Dangerous Thinking of Many Powerful Conservatives

Don't Laugh at Crazy Cheney -- He Represents the Dangerous Thinking of Many Powerful Conservatives

Marie Cocco, Washington Post Writers Group. September 4, 2009.
It's tempting to think of Dick Cheney as a cranky old men stirring up controversy to sell books. But Cheney must not be underestimated.

Afghanistan's Election Day: Don't Be Fooled By This Facade of Democracy

Afghanistan's Election Day: Don't Be Fooled By This Facade of Democracy

Malalai Joya, AlterNet. August 20, 2009.
We Afghans know this election will change nothing. It is merely a show of democracy put on by and for the West, to legitimize its future puppet in Afghanistan.

A Statement On My Friends, Three U.S. Hikers Reportedly Detained at Iran/Iraq Border

A Statement On My Friends, Three U.S. Hikers Reportedly Detained at Iran/Iraq Border

Shon Meckfessel, The Nation. August 7, 2009.
"I hope that people understand my friends' presence in the area for what it was: a simple and very regrettable mistake."

Ahmadinejad Sworn In

The New York Times August 5, 2009.

Obama Spokesman Backpedals On Ahmadinejad 'Elected' Remark

Agence France Presse August 5, 2009.
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs on Wednesday withdrew his remark that Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had been "elected," saying Iranians still had questions about his disputed victory.

Iran Interrogates Three Detained Americans

Agence France Presse August 3, 2009.

Mother of American Arrested in Iran Voices Concern

Agence France Presse August 2, 2009.
Three Americans were arrested Saturday after crossing into Iran while backpacking.

How Iran's Nuclear Power Play Can Change Global Politics

How Iran's Nuclear Power Play Can Change Global Politics

Pepe Escobar, Asia Times. July 28, 2009.
A nuclear Iran would inevitably turbo-charge a new, emerging multipolar world; one where the U.S. won't be relied on to control Mideast oil.

Support Iranian Protesters This Saturday

Support Iranian Protesters This Saturday

Staff, AlterNet AlterNet: World. July 24, 2009.
Solidarity actions are planned for 36 cities around the globe.

Everyone's Confused About What's Happening in Iran

Everyone's Confused About What's Happening in Iran

Assaf Kfoury, AlterNet. July 23, 2009.
American coverage of events unfolding in Iran has been plagued by speculation, ignorance and conflicting narratives.