Ideas
The US and Iran Are Not Yet on a Course to War
Despite bellicose words, both sides have also demonstrated elements of restraint.
Business
Pentagon: We’re Closer Than Ever to Lasers That Can Stop Iranian, North Korean Missiles
With global demand for missile defense surging, US officials are fine-tuning cheaper, more powerful laser weapons.
Ideas
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Are Shaping the Future of the Middle East
The Guards, particularly the Quds Brigade, now numbering about 15,000, are in the forefront of projecting Iranian influence.
Science & Tech
Why the Military Can’t Go After Iran for Hacking Your Dam
Seven Iranians have been charged with cyber crimes in a case that reveals the limits of U.S. power.
Policy
When It Comes to Iran, Bernie Sanders Is Less Naive Than You Might Think
In his call to end America’s cold war with Iran, Sanders is challenging the bipartisan foreign-policy consensus in the same way Obama did in 2008.
Policy
The GOP's Iran Frustration Signals a Lack of Options in Months Ahead
Republicans are irate over the Obama administration’s handling of Iran—and there’s little they can do to stop it.
Ideas
The Diplomat-in-Chief Hits a National Security Trifecta
If Barack Obama were a Republican, Congress would have already named an airport after him.
Policy
US Touts Diplomacy, Hits Iran with New Sanctions
Despite the high-profile diplomatic moves, the president said 'profound differences' continue to separate Washington and Tehran.
Ideas
There's Far More to the Saudi-Iran Feud Than Sunnis-Vs.-Shia
The ancient religious split can only take us so far in understanding what's going on between Riyadh and Tehran.
Threats
Yemen's War Is Nearly Lost in the Din of Surrounding Conflicts
With another ceasefire ended and nearly 3,000 already dead, Yemenis are stuck in a Saudi-Iranian proxy war that has no end in sight.
Policy
Sudan Cuts Ties with Iran, Widening Middle East's Sunni-Shi'a Divide
The diplomatic fallout from Riyadh's execution of a Shiite cleric is prompting fears of a region-wide sectarian conflict.
Threats
Iran Joins Syrian Peace Talks as Assad's Profile Rises
Tehran’s foreign minister will join his counterparts from the U.S., Russia and Saudi Arabia to forge a path ahead for Syria’s political future.
Business
Saudi Arabia Eyes US Warships, Sub-Hunting Helicopters to Check Iran
Saudi Arabia is planning to buy four more powerful versions of the U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ships, 10 submarine hunting Seahawk helicopters, and 750 missiles, freeing up U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf.
Threats
Russia Aims A Second Salvo at Syria, Hits Iran Instead
Cruise missiles launched from warships in the Caspian Sea go awry on their 1,000-mile journey.
Ideas
Iran Is Key To Understanding US Future In Mideast
An expert explains Iran's role in the ongoing regional turmoil and says the US will need to brace for some conversations it doesn't want to have.
Threats
Military Revises Count, Says 500 Americans Likely Killed in Iraq By ‘Iranian Activities’
CENTCOM says that 500 number Sen. Ted Cruz keeps using is accurate—sort of.
Threats
US Spy Chief ‘Pretty Confident’ He’ll Know If Iran Cheats on Nuclear Deal
The intelligence community has created tools especially to keep tabs on Tehran, DNI Clapper says.
Policy
What Dick Cheney Has Learned From History
The former vice president has proposed an alternative to Obama’s Iran deal. It sounds an awful lot like war.
Ideas