Hostage Exchange As World Prepares to Lift Iranian Sanctions

Iran freed four American hostages on Saturday in advance of the lifting of international sanctions as part of its deal with the P5+1 powers (Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States) concerning its nuclear program.
In Battle for Mideast Dominance, Iran-Saudi Row Could Negatively Impact World Economy

Mounting tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia could have an impact on the world economy, experts suggest.
Obama’s Middle East Policies Dictated by Phony Iran Deal

Don’t look for the mainstream media or President Obama to let the prospect of endangering the entire world hang heavy on their consciences.
Knesset Speaker Calls On Ban Ki-moon To Condemn Iran’s Holocaust Cartoon Competition

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein voiced strong condemnation on against an Iranian competition featuring the best caricature drawing depicting the Holocaust.
Following Harrowing Iran Hostage Situation, House Approves Measure to Crack Down on Tehran

A few hours after Iran released the 10 US Navy sailors it had detained and held overnight, the US House of Representatives passed a measure which would impose stricter oversight of the Iran nuclear deal.
10 US Navy Sailors Set Free by Iran Following Tense Standoff

Iran captured two US Naval ships with 10 sailors on board when the boats drifted into Iranian waters after experiencing mechanical difficulties on Tuesday evening.
Despite Rising Tensions, Obama Praises Iran Deal in State of the Union Address [VIDEO]

On Tuesday night, President Obama gave his final State of the Union address, praising the nuclear deal which he and Secretary of State John Kerry labored to pass in Congress even as Iran holds 10 US sailors with no guarantee of return.
The Next Stage of the War

The Obama administration appears surprised by the sudden eruption of Saudi-Iranian hostility.
Israel and the Four Powers

The rulers of the Arab Gulf states are, it seems, increasingly attentive to what Israel has to say about the balance of power in the region.
In Pakistan, They Trust

Pakistan is little more than a failed state with nuclear weapons.