A looming nuclear deal between Iran and the major world powers is dominating the headlines. Here’s a look: • The potential nuke deal has Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu very concerned – based on what he’s heard, Iran should be…
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Iran Defends ‘Death to America’ Chant
Been to any big rallies with throngs chanting “Death to Iran” lately? Didn’t think so. But “Death to America” is a longstanding and popular slogan in Iran. Yet with delicate nuclear talks with the West coming soon, Iran’s top military…
Looking Back: How 2014 Changed the World, Part 1
It wasn’t like 9/11. We don’t all remember where we were on June 14, 2014. Most of the world was asleep when the gentle tremor was felt in parts of Iran and Iraq. For that matter, most of the world’s…
Around the Middle East, A Reader’s Guide – 12th Edition
The Iranian nuclear crisis is getting more and more serious. The world is determined to negotiate a deal with them to avoid a war, but will we end up with nuclear-armed terrorists instead? Here’s a look: • By the middle…
Israeli Leader Thinks World Is ‘Very Close’ to Iran Nuke Deal
Cautiously optimistic, meet hesitantly hopeful. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long been concerned about Iran’s nuclear program, but on Wednesday he said he thinks the world powers are “very close” to a good deal on Iran’s nuclear program. But…
Around the Middle East, A Reader’s Guide – 11th Edition
The big news this week is that Iran made an offer on its nuclear program to the major world powers. I’ve got just one article for today, but it’s a good one. • That Iranian offer is supposedly secret, but…