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Public Opinion: Iran Test-Fires Missiles. How Should the U.S. React?
Opinion
- July 9, 2008
Iran tested missiles Wednesday, raising tensions. Tell us what you think the U.S. should do.
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Czechs Sign On for a Controversial Missile-Defense System
Nation & World
- July 8, 2008
It's a partial win for President Bush, but Czech public opposition still might derail the deal.
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Election Season Wild Card: Covert Operations Against Iran, al Qaeda
Nation & World
- June 30, 2008
War being waged in the shadows could end up in the spotlight.
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In Iran’s Holy City, Dissent Over Mixing Islam and Politics
By Anuj Chopra -
Nation & World
- June 27, 2008
The regime faces criticism from an unexpected source.
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U.S. and Allies Threaten More Iran Sanctions
By Thomas Omestad -
Nation & World
- June 10, 2008
With Iran unyielding, President Bush presses Europeans to punish Tehran for its nuclear program.
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News Buzz: Obama Has the Numbers, Israeli Leader on Iran, and More
Nation & World
- June 4, 2008
Obama clinches the nomination. Israel's Olmert meets with Bush. Zimbabwe detains the opposition leader.
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Blog Buzz: Iran, the Obamas, and Kennedy
Nation & World
- May 20, 2008
Today with Nixon and sexism.
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Blog Buzz: Which Is the Bigger Problem, McCain's Lobbyists or Obama's 'Serious' Iran Talk?
Nation & World
- May 19, 2008
Libs want a McCain Black-out, cons wonder if Obama is "serious" about Iran.
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Russia's Game in a Key Area of the Mideast
By John Law -
Nation & World
- May 16, 2008
Interview with the Shah of Iran.
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In Iran, Covert Christian Converts Live With Secrecy and Fear
By Anuj Chopra -
Nation & World
- May 8, 2008
A draft Iranian law would mandate the death penalty for apostasy.
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The U.S. Blames Iran for Training Iraqi Extremists Who Kill Americans
Nation & World
- May 5, 2008
U.S. military officials blame Iran for providing weapons and training for Iraqi Shiite extremists.
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Jihadist Questions for Ayman al-Zawahiri
By Kevin Whitelaw -
Nation & World
- April 21, 2008
New report shows al Qaeda supporters concerned about Iran and civilian killings.
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Iran's Sly Games in Iraq
By Fouad Ajami -
Opinion
- April 11, 2008
In the Iraqi theater of great concern to us, Iran has been sly and duplicitous.
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Diplomacy Stalls as Iran's Nuclear Program Advances
By Thomas Omestad -
Nation & World
- April 10, 2008
Critics of current U.S. policy say new approaches, and new incentives, are needed.
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Iran Is Not Providing 'Militarily Significant' Aid to the Taliban, Says A U.S. General in Afghanistan
News Desk
- April 7, 2008
Maj. Gen.
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The War Within Islam
By Thomas K. Grose -
Nation & World
- April 7, 2008
Much hinges on which interpretation of the faith will prevail.
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Iranian Rap Music Bedevils the Authorities
By Anuj Chopra -
Nation & World
- March 12, 2008
Rough-edged underground musicians connect with the disaffected, under-30 crowd.
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6 Signs the U.S. May Be Headed for War in Iran
News Desk
- March 11, 2008
Is the United States moving toward military action with Iran?
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Global Public Opinion Turns Against the U.S. on Iran's Nuclear Program
By Thomas Omestad -
Nation & World
- March 11, 2008
Even among close allies, the mood is shifting in a way that weakens Washington's diplomatic leverage.
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Top General Worried About Iran in Iraq
News Desk
- March 4, 2008
Lt. Gen. Raymond Odierno, the former No. 2 commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, this morning told Pentagon reporters that while Iraq must have a relationship with Iran, "the issue I have" is making sure that that relationship is "helpful." To that end, he said, "we have to keep the pressure on."
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U.N. Security Council Adopts Iran Sanctions Resolution
By Thomas Omestad -
Nation & World
- March 3, 2008
Behind long-awaited action, U.S. frustration at the "snail's pace" of diplomacy.
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Iran Cracks Down on Student Protesters
By Anuj Chopra -
Nation & World
- February 21, 2008
The regime tries to muzzle its younger generation with threats, detention, and torture.
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Morning Buzz: Feb. 14, 2008
News Desk
- February 14, 2008
Diplomats told the Associated Press this morning that the United States has shared information with the International Atomic Energy Agency showing Tehran was trying to make a nuclear weapon. The United States is allowing the IAEA to show some of the evidence to Iran to pressure the Islamic republic into admitting it had focused some of its nuclear efforts on developing weapons.
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Intelligence Chief Reshapes Iran NIE
News Desk
- February 6, 2008
This week's Annual Threat Assessment appearance on Capitol Hill by Mike McConnell, the director of national intelligence, seemed to stand in contrast to two months ago, when the public version of a new National Intelligence Estimate on Iran blew up a policy storm with its conclusion—in spite of heated rhetoric to the contrary—that Iran had halted its work on how to design and build a nuclear warhead way back in 2003.
It was as though the lyrics were much the same as in the recent past, but the tone of the music had darkened noticeably.
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