Iran Speeding Up Nuclear Program Despite Negotiations

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced on Tuesday that the Islamic Republic was speeding up its nuclear program, despite ongoing talks with the P5+1.
Why the (Toothless) Iran Sanctions Bill Matters
Nearly all the 54 Republican U.S. senators will vote in favor of the Kirk-Menendez bill requiring sanctions on Iran if the P5+1 negotiations fail.
Obama vs. the World

It took Barack Obama less than six months between his inauguration and a policy initiative that sought to put the Middle East on the path to democracy, equality, and religious tolerance.
Huckabee: Iran the “Snake” Should be “Killed,” Not Trusted

Mike Huckabee says that Israel will always have a friend in the United States, despite current tensions between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Barack Obama.
The Iran Axis Strikes Back in Golan Region

A force consisting of Hezbollah fighters, Iranian Revolutionary Guards and Syrian regime soldiers launched an offensive this week southwest of Damascus, in the direction of Quneitra province and the Golan Heights.
Why the Hezbollah Clash Matters

As the Assad regime is losing its grip over the country, Iran Hezbollah are gaining greater freedom of action and trying to change the status quo along Israel’s northern border.
Speechless on Iranian Nukes

A bad deal on Iranian nukes would be so catastrophic to global security that presidential resistance to a related speech.
Kerry Named Least Competent US Diplomat in Last 50 Years

A survey of American scholars of international relations has ranked US Secretary of State John Kerry the least competent officer to hold the position in the past 50 years.
Obama Implies Netanyahu Out of Line with Upcoming Speech

In yet another blow, President Obama said Monday that he and Prime Minister Netanyahu have “very real differences” when it comes to Iran and publicly signaled his displeasure over Netanyahu’s upcoming speech.
Barack H. Chamberlain and Iran

Far away from the glare of the cameras, it appears that the commander-in-chief and his colleagues are swiftly caving in to the ayatollahs