By TIM MCGIRK AND AARON J. KLEIN / JERUSALEM
Fri Jul 25, 2:05 AM ET
Despite President Bush's insistence that the military option remains "on the table" for dealing with Iran's nuclear program, Israeli officials have recognized that a U.S. air strike on Iranian nuclear sites is increasingly unlikely in the waning days of the Bush Administration. The Israelis, along with everyone else, are now counting on European-led diplomatic efforts to persuade the Iranians to halt their uranium-enrichment program. But they know diplomacy may fail, which is why a debate now rages in the highest circles of Israel's government and military: If the Europeans fail and the Americans remain reluctant to launch another war in the Middle East, should Israel strike alone against Iran?
" We are not living in a sound and rational World, where far-reaching decisions by the US President are based on an understanding of their likely consequences. A World War III is no longer a hypothetical scenario." Michel Chossudovsky
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Economic, political pressure on Iran is best: Pentagon
Iranian president: 'Big powers' going down
By GEORGE JAHN, Associated Press Writer
Tue Jul 29, 8:38 AM ET
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's president on Tuesday blamed the U.S. and other "big powers" for global ills such as nuclear proliferation and AIDS, and accused them of exploiting the U.N. for their own gain and the developing world's loss.
Tue Jul 29, 8:38 AM ET
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's president on Tuesday blamed the U.S. and other "big powers" for global ills such as nuclear proliferation and AIDS, and accused them of exploiting the U.N. for their own gain and the developing world's loss.
Iran says nuclear talks 'positive and progressive'
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Would an attack on Iran be legal?
By Paul Reynolds
World Affairs Correspondent, BBC News website
As diplomatic attempts continue in the UN Security Council to get Iran to suspend its nuclear enrichment activities, the question has been raised about an American attack on Iran and whether it would be legal under international law.
World Affairs Correspondent, BBC News website
As diplomatic attempts continue in the UN Security Council to get Iran to suspend its nuclear enrichment activities, the question has been raised about an American attack on Iran and whether it would be legal under international law.
Bush's big Iran problem
Foreign Affairs; World War III
By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN
Published: September 13, 2001
As I restlessly lay awake early yesterday, with CNN on my TV and dawn breaking over the holy places of Jerusalem, my ear somehow latched onto a statement made by the U.S. transportation secretary, Norman Mineta, about the new precautions that would be put in place at U.S. airports in the wake of Tuesday's unspeakable terrorist attacks: There will be no more curbside check-in, he said. I suddenly imagined a group of terrorists somewhere here in the Middle East, sipping coffee, also watching CNN and laughing hysterically: ''Hey boss, did you hear that? We just blew up Wall Street and the Pentagon and their response is no more curbside check-in?''
I don't mean to criticize Mr. Mineta. He is doing what he can. And I have absolutely no doubt that the Bush team, when it identifies the perpetrators, will make them pay dearly. Yet there was something so absurdly futile and American about the curbside ban that I couldn't help but wonder: Does my country really understand that this is World War III?
Published: September 13, 2001
As I restlessly lay awake early yesterday, with CNN on my TV and dawn breaking over the holy places of Jerusalem, my ear somehow latched onto a statement made by the U.S. transportation secretary, Norman Mineta, about the new precautions that would be put in place at U.S. airports in the wake of Tuesday's unspeakable terrorist attacks: There will be no more curbside check-in, he said. I suddenly imagined a group of terrorists somewhere here in the Middle East, sipping coffee, also watching CNN and laughing hysterically: ''Hey boss, did you hear that? We just blew up Wall Street and the Pentagon and their response is no more curbside check-in?''
I don't mean to criticize Mr. Mineta. He is doing what he can. And I have absolutely no doubt that the Bush team, when it identifies the perpetrators, will make them pay dearly. Yet there was something so absurdly futile and American about the curbside ban that I couldn't help but wonder: Does my country really understand that this is World War III?
Rice says US will defend Gulf; Iran tests missiles
Iran says will hit Tel Aviv and U.S. ships if attacked
Tue Jul 8, 2008 1:43pm EDT
By Parisa Hafezi and Zahra Hosseinian
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran will hit Tel Aviv, U.S. shipping in the Gulf and American interests around the world if it is attacked over its disputed nuclear activities, an aide to Iran's Supreme Leader was quoted as saying on Tuesday.
By Parisa Hafezi and Zahra Hosseinian
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran will hit Tel Aviv, U.S. shipping in the Gulf and American interests around the world if it is attacked over its disputed nuclear activities, an aide to Iran's Supreme Leader was quoted as saying on Tuesday.
Study urges long-term policies to influence Iran
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Iranian president says no war with US, Israel
By VIJAY JOSHI, Associated Press Writer
2 hours, 8 minutes ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday that he sees no possibility of a war between his country and the United States or Israel.
2 hours, 8 minutes ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday that he sees no possibility of a war between his country and the United States or Israel.
Panel calls for new war powers legislation
Iraq insists on withdrawal timetable
By SALLY BUZBEE, Associated Press Writer
2 hours, 32 minutes ago
BAGHDAD - Iraq's national security adviser said Tuesday his country will not accept any security deal with the United States unless it contains specific dates for the withdrawal of U.S.-led forces.
2 hours, 32 minutes ago
BAGHDAD - Iraq's national security adviser said Tuesday his country will not accept any security deal with the United States unless it contains specific dates for the withdrawal of U.S.-led forces.
Medvedev: No progress with US after Bush meeting
By STEVE GUTTERMAN, Associated Press Writer
Tue Jul 8, 6:34 AM ET
TOYAKO, Japan - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday that his meeting with President Bush at a summit of the Group of Eight industrial powers resulted in no progress toward bridging deep disagreements between the former Cold War foes.
Tue Jul 8, 6:34 AM ET
TOYAKO, Japan - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday that his meeting with President Bush at a summit of the Group of Eight industrial powers resulted in no progress toward bridging deep disagreements between the former Cold War foes.
Iran to "hit Tel Aviv, U.S. ships" if attacked
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Iran indicates it has no plans to halt enrichment
By ALI AKBAR DAREINI, Associated Press Writer
1 hour, 19 minutes ago
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran indicated Saturday that it has no plans to meet a key Western demand that it stop enriching uranium, a day after Tehran sent the European Union a response to an international offer of incentives for halting enrichment
1 hour, 19 minutes ago
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran indicated Saturday that it has no plans to meet a key Western demand that it stop enriching uranium, a day after Tehran sent the European Union a response to an international offer of incentives for halting enrichment
Thursday, July 3, 2008
McCain Watch
McCain Uses Swift Boat Vet Bud Day To Rebut Wesley Clark
June 30, 2008 06:05:31 AM EST
The Huffington Post News Team
Sen. John McCain's campaign on Monday launched the McCain "Truth Squad" - a group of political and Vietnam contemporaries who would counter attacks on the Senator's military record.
June 30, 2008 06:05:31 AM EST
The Huffington Post News Team
Sen. John McCain's campaign on Monday launched the McCain "Truth Squad" - a group of political and Vietnam contemporaries who would counter attacks on the Senator's military record.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Iran foreign minister dismisses threat of attack
By JOHN HEILPRIN, Associated Press Writer
37 minutes ago
NEW YORK - Iran's foreign minister on Wednesday dismissed talk of a U.S. or Israeli attack against his country, calling the prospect of another war in the Middle East "craziness."
37 minutes ago
NEW YORK - Iran's foreign minister on Wednesday dismissed talk of a U.S. or Israeli attack against his country, calling the prospect of another war in the Middle East "craziness."
Iran says any attack would provoke fierce reaction
By GEORGE JAHN, Associated Press Writer
1 hour, 50 minutes ago
MADRID, Spain - An attack on Iran would provoke a fierce response, the country's oil minister warned Wednesday at the World Petroleum Congress in Madrid.
1 hour, 50 minutes ago
MADRID, Spain - An attack on Iran would provoke a fierce response, the country's oil minister warned Wednesday at the World Petroleum Congress in Madrid.