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

Are Key Obama Advisors in Tune with Neocon Hawks Who Want to Attack Iran?

Are Key Obama Advisors in Tune with Neocon Hawks Who Want to Attack Iran?

Robert Dreyfuss, Tomdispatch.com. December 3, 2008.
Think an attack is unlikely now? Ask key Obama cabinet figures why they're still palling around with neocon hardliners on Iran.

Stolen Kisses: Iran's Sexual Revolutions

Stolen Kisses: Iran's Sexual Revolutions

Laura Secor, The Nation. December 2, 2008.
Many young Iranians risk run-ins with the morality police in the name of partying and sex. Is their revolt against sexual restrictions political?

Code Pink Activists Blaze the Trail for Obama's 'No Preconditions'

Code Pink Activists Blaze the Trail for Obama's 'No Preconditions'

Linda Milazzo, AlterNet. November 23, 2008.
Citizen diplomats push hard to establish peaceful diplomacy with Iran. Let's hope Obama takes the same approach.

Why Did the Iraqi Cabinet Approve SOFA Now? (Two Hints: Obama and Iran)

Why Did the Iraqi Cabinet Approve SOFA Now? (Two Hints: Obama and Iran)

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation. November 17, 2008.
Obama's presidential victory softened Iran's opposition to the security deal -- an important sign that Tehran may be willing to work with the U.S.

Why Obama Should Declare an End to the

Why Obama Should Declare an End to the "War on Terror"

Jonathan Steele, The Guardian. November 10, 2008.
If Obama truly believes in diplomacy, he will use it to forge new, individual relationships with Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan.

On Iran and Obama, Battle Lines Being Drawn

On Iran and Obama, Battle Lines Being Drawn

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation AlterNet: War on Iraq. November 9, 2008.
Everyone has an opinion on how Obama should respond to Ahmadinejad's post-election overture.

Did the Raid Into Syria Signal the Death of International Law?

Did the Raid Into Syria Signal the Death of International Law?

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation. October 30, 2008.
If standard U.S. military doctrine claims any country can be declared "criminal" and lose its sovereignty, the answer is yes.

Robert Fisk: For the Muslim World, It Will Make No Difference Who Wins the Election

Robert Fisk: For the Muslim World, It Will Make No Difference Who Wins the Election

Amy Goodman, Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now!. October 6, 2008.
"We use phrases like 'victory.' We should be using phrases like 'justice for the people of the Middle East.'"

Iran Women Say No to Polygamy

Iran Women Say No to Polygamy

Elahe Amani, Women News Network. September 30, 2008.
An Iranian coalition helps stop legislation that would have made polygamy easier to practice.

China, Russia, India Blocking Iran Attack?

China, Russia, India Blocking Iran Attack?

William O. Beeman, Foreign Policy in Focus. September 8, 2008.
The United States may not have the international support it needs for an act of aggression against the theocratic state.

Iran Now Iraq's Main Trading Partner

Iran Now Iraq's Main Trading Partner

Hazem al-Jumaili, Azzaman. September 8, 2008.
Bilateral trade between Iraq and Iran has boomed since the U.S.-led invasion in 2003.

Dutch Intelligence: U.S. Strike on Iran Likely 'Within Weeks'

Dutch Intelligence: U.S. Strike on Iran Likely 'Within Weeks'

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: War on Iraq. September 2, 2008.
Intelligence agency shared info on potential targets with the CIA.

Iran: NBA Succeeds Where Bush Administration Failed

Iran: NBA Succeeds Where Bush Administration Failed

Faiz Shakir, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. August 21, 2008.
You can assume that NBA teams won't be calling in Condoleezza Rice to help with negotiations.

How Much

How Much "Meddling" Is Iran Actually Doing in Iraq?

Omid Memarian, IPS News. August 14, 2008.
As the U.S keeps accusing Iran of arming Shiite militias, Iraqi officials are ignoring its claims in favor of diplomacy with neighboring governments.

Iran Stepping in to Bring Electricity to Iraq

Iran Stepping in to Bring Electricity to Iraq

Ahmed Ali, Dahr Jamail, IPS News. August 12, 2008.
With temperatures sky-high and drought on its way, Iraqis in need of electricity are looking to Iran for relief.

Neocons Call For War on Russia

Neocons Call For War on Russia

Ben, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. August 11, 2008.
Russia's increasing aggression is putting a spark into American neoconservatives.

U.S: Air Force Think Tank Advises Against Iran Attack

U.S: Air Force Think Tank Advises Against Iran Attack

Jim Lobe, IPS News. August 11, 2008.
A major study produced for the U.S. Air Force by a top defense think tank concludes attacking Iran would be a disaster for the U.S.

Will Pakistan Impeach Pervez Musharraf?

Will Pakistan Impeach Pervez Musharraf?

Booman, Booman Tribune AlterNet: PEEK. August 8, 2008.
Political change is afoot in Pakistan, but what does it mean for the U.S. and the War in Afghanistan?

The Price of Oil, Tripled? An Attack on Iran Could Make It Happen

The Price of Oil, Tripled? An Attack on Iran Could Make It Happen

Chris Hedges, Truthdig. August 5, 2008.
A war with Iran would ruin our economy and finally kill off our weakened, anemic democracy.

The Liberal Jewish Majority Must Beat Back the Neocon Jewish Minority

The Liberal Jewish Majority Must Beat Back the Neocon Jewish Minority

Spencer Ackerman, Attackerman AlterNet: PEEK. July 30, 2008.
"[It would be] good for the Jews, good for America, good for Israel, good for the Arabs, good for peace, good for the world."

America Is Already Committing Acts of War Against Iran

America Is Already Committing Acts of War Against Iran

Scott Ritter, Truthdig. July 30, 2008.
Our taxpayer dollars are funding activities that result in Iranians being killed and wounded and Iranian property destroyed -- acts of war.

Iraq is About to Explode

Iraq is About to Explode

Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation. July 28, 2008.
With Iraq's internal politics a ticking time bomb -- and Iran wielding its influence -- neither John McCain nor Barack Obama have a realistic plan.

Americans Say No to War with Iran: Will Washington Listen?

Americans Say No to War with Iran: Will Washington Listen?

Sarah van Gelder, YES! Magazine. July 26, 2008.
It's time to deal with the threats of nuclear proliferation, extreme poverty and climate disruption.

On the Road with Obama: Ramallah, West Bank

On the Road with Obama: Ramallah, West Bank

Jan McGirk, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. July 25, 2008.
"The rally organized by the local 'Israel for Obama' supporters was brief. There was no time to tell if Obama was charismatic or jet-lagged."

The Pornography of Power: Lust for Empire Has Weakened America

The Pornography of Power: Lust for Empire Has Weakened America

Emily Wilson, AlterNet. July 25, 2008.
Veteran journalist Robert Scheer on the media's complicity in war, the rise of the neocons and how even Nixon got some things right.