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
Will US-Iran Diplomacy Go Beyond the Nuclear Deal?
A conversation about the shifting diplomatic landscape with James Dobbins, former assistant Secretary of State for Europe.
Ideas
‘A Better Iran Deal’ Is Just Wishful Thinking
The probability of sanctions eroding if Congress torpedoes the international agreement is greater than the prospect of tougher sanctions.
Policy
Landmark Iran Deal Gains Enough Support To Override GOP Veto
With the backing of Maryland Democratic Sen. Barbara Mikulski, Democrats now have enough votes in the Senate to ensure the nuclear agreement survives.
Ideas
10 Responses to Iran-Deal Skeptics
The top lobbyist for the agreement, along with John Kerry’s former chief of staff, tackle a prominent critic’s questions for President Obama.
Ideas
Survey: 2/3 of Natsec Pros Give Iran Deal Thumbs Down
A Defense One survey finds deep skepticism among U.S. active-duty military and civilian government employees in national-security jobs.
Policy
10 Questions for President Obama About the Iran Deal
It is not too late to strengthen the nuclear agreement, a prominent critic says.
Ideas
What Iran Deal Critics Don't Understand About Iran
To Iranians at home and abroad, the agreement isn't a bet on a suspect regime, but on its people.
Ideas
Don’t Let the Iran Deal Become 2016’s Swift Boat
Opponents are attacking the Iran Deal with everything they’ve got—almost all of it entirely fabricated and unsupported by the entire nuclear expert community.
Policy
Congressional Democrats Not Yet Sold On Iran Deal
Public skepticism of the agreement may trump political loyalty — not to mention its merits or failings.
Threats
A Better Deal With Iran Is Possible
A congressional “no” doesn’t have to mean “no, never.” It can also mean “not now, not this way.” Here’s what a better deal might look like.
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