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The Iran Deterrence Debate

Jayshree Bajoria | Posted 03.13.2012

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Jayshree Bajoria

For now, the Obama administration is rallying its international partners to impose tougher sanctions that target Iran's economy. Some analysts say a diplomatic solution is the only answer.

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U.S. Spy Plane Shot Down In Iran: Report

AP | By ALI AKBAR DAREINI | Posted 09.19.2011

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TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran's Revolutionary Guard shot down an unmanned U.S. spy plane that was trying to gather information on an underground uranium enrich...

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How to Deal with Iran

John Feffer | Posted 05.25.2011

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John Feffer

It seems to be an open-and-shut case. Nuclear weapons are bad. It's best for the world if no more countries acquire nuclear weapons. Iran is currently...

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A Critique of Fareed Zakaria's Uninformed Commentary on Iran [Part 1]

Sam Sedaei | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sam Sedaei

Fareed Zakaria rightly criticized McCain for previously suggesting that the U.S. must bomb Iran. Nonetheless, Zakaria perpetuated a number of old misconceptions and stereotypes about Iran.

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Iran, West Both Fear A Trap On Nuclear Deal

nytimes.com | DAVID E. SANGER | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Just before international inspectors on Sunday were guided for the first time into an Iranian nuclear enrichment plant whose existence w...

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UN Nuclear Inspectors Head To Iran To Visit Site

AP | ALI AKBAR DAREINI | Posted 05.25.2011

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TEHRAN, Iran — U.N. inspectors entered a once-secret uranium enrichment facility with bunker-like construction and heavy military protection tha...

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UN: Once-Secret Iran Nuclear Facility To Start In 2011

AP | GEORGE JAHN | Posted 05.25.2011

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VIENNA — Iranian construction of a previously secret uranium enrichment site is at an advanced stage, with high-tech equipment already in place ...

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Iranian Crisis: Progress, Problems

William Bradley | Posted 05.25.2011

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William Bradley

There was some good progress in Thursday's international negotiation sessions with Iran. But anyone who imagines the problem is solved is quite delusional.

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Israel vs. Iran: The Writing Is on the Wall

Jamal Dajani | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jamal Dajani

Unlike what happened to Iraq in 2003, an invasion of Iran is not on the horizon; however, the prospect of targeting its nuclear facilities is more real than ever.

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Iran's Nuclear Program: Crunch Time

David Harris | Posted 05.25.2011

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David Harris

Iran has been caught in yet another act of deception. Faced with the prospect of being outed by the U.S., Tehran's leaders informed the IAEA of a second uranium enrichment facility.

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U.S. Seeking Tougher Sanctions Against Iran

The New York Times | MARK LANDLER | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Obama administration is scrambling to assemble a package of harsher economic sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program that could include a ...

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An Exclusive Interview with a Pro-Ahmadinejad Cleric in Qom, Iran

Ali A. Rizvi | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ali A. Rizvi

A recurring theme in many of the cleric's answers is his very strong belief that "foreign" Western powers, particularly England, are behind the current unrest in Tehran

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