Iran is expecting some type of “breakthroughs” this year in their nuclear negotiations with the West, according to Iran’s PressTV. But is this optimism warranted? And if a breakthrough does happen, how can you tell if it is a good…
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Iran Military Commander: West Failed in Syria
Well, Iran has learned one thing from Syria so far: The West is beatable. That was the rhetoric coming from Iran on Monday after the United States and Europe shifted from plans to strike Syria over its chemical weapons attack…
Obama Warns of Inaction, But Waiting on Russia-Syria WMD Deal
US President Barack Obama sounded suspicious and questioning—but hopeful—over a Russian plan to rid Syria of its chemical weapons in a speech to Americans on Tuesday night. At the same time, he remained open to a military strike on the…
Americans Considering Russian Plan to Dispose of Syria WMDs
Turns out there might be a creative solution to the Syria crisis after all. While it won’t punish the Syrian dictatorship for gassing its own people, nor will it help end the horrific civil war in the country, it may…
Around the Middle East, A Reader’s Guide – 6th Edition
The Syria crisis is still the top story in the Middle East, but it’s not all that’s going on. Here’s what you should know: • The US is now thinking about expanding its strike in Syria. Still not intended to…
Israel Tests Missile Defense System Amid Syria Worries
Israel’s greatest fear during the Syria crisis is that the Syrians could retaliate against them in the event of a strike by the United States and European nations. The most likely method of attack? Missiles. So what’s Israel’s response? Testing…