Threats
Iran Has Resumed Work at Suspicious Military Base
The Institute for Science and International Security says Iran has resumed work at a base believed by some specialists to have housed nuclear-arms studies. By Diane Barnes
Threats
In Advance of Iran Talks, U.S. Carriers Pull Back from Gulf
The Navy insists it hasn't strategically reduced its strength there as talks with Iran move ahead. By Global Security Newswire
Policy
How Obama Won the War on Iran Sanctions
The president is getting a chance to make negotiations with Iran work. By Stacy Kaper
Policy
Inhofe Says There's Not Enough Support to Override a Veto on Iran Sanctions
President Obama says he will veto any measure to slap new sanctions on Iran. He may have just gotten his way. By Sara Sorcher
Policy
The Syria Talks Are Doomed Without Iran
Why Washington must make harder choices and include Iran to save Syria. By David Rohde
Policy
Democrats Could Wreck Obama's Biggest National Security Success
Derailing Iran negotiations means risking another military conflict in the Middle East. By David Rohde
Policy
What's Driving Democrats to Defy Obama on Iran?
Is it domestic politics? Or something else? The stakes are high with the Iran deal, but for some Senate Democrats, apparently not high enough. By Ron Fournier
Policy
Congress Targets Four Firms That Did Business with Iran
The Government Accountability Office identified four companies that did deals with Iran’s energy sector, despite global sanctions. By Diane Barnes
Policy
Iran Sanctions Bill Gains Steam in the Senate
The Nuclear Weapon-Free Iran Act now has 48 sponsors, according to Senate staffers. By Global Security Newswire
Threats
Forget the Nuclear Details and End This Cold War With Iran
What matters isn't the percentage of Iran's uranium enrichment or number of centrifuges. What matters is ending the Cold War. By Peter Beinart
Ideas
It’s Time to Bring Iran in from the Cold and End Sunni-Shiite Rhetoric
The Geneva nuclear deal with Iran could be the precise thing we need to end the Sunni-Shia rhetoric I grew up with. By Fariborz Ghadar
Policy
Top GOP Senator: Iran Sanctions Bill Coming
The rollout of the bipartisan measure is dependent on a timetable set by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Sen. Bob Menendez, R-N.J. By Stacy Kaper
Policy
The Iran Deal Hasn't Collapsed
The Obama administration announced a series of new sanctions on companies linked with Tehran, while simultaneously launching a charm offensive to convince skeptical lawmakers. By Sara Sorcher
Ideas
Power or Persuasion: More Sanctions or Bombs for Iran?
In the art of coercive diplomacy, sanctions and military pressure go hand-in-hand and must be feared, but they still have limits. By James Kitfield
Policy
Graham Threatens to Block Defense Bill Over Iran Sanctions Vote
With Congress running out of time, Graham threatens to halt the NDAA unless more sanctions are placed on Iran. By Stacy Kaper
Policy
Expect Kerry, Congress to Clash Over Fragile Iran Nuclear Deal
Though the administration secured a small victory in Geneva, many lawmakers are seething at the terms of the deal. By Sara Sorcher and Stacy Kaper
Policy
Iranian Foreign Minister: More Sanctions Would Kill Nuke Deal
Javad Zarif's statement comes right before Secretary of State John Kerry is due to testify before members of Congress who want additional sanctions with the interim agreement. By Jordain Carney
Policy
Harry Reid in Hot Seat for Iran Sanctions Vote
The Senate majority leader could alter the fate of the Iran deal next week -- back the White House by denying a vote on additional sanctions, or let the Senate vote and risk undermining Obama's chances with Tehran. By Stacy Kaper
Policy
After Secret Talks, Will the U.S. Get Iran to Open Up?
The administration's cloak-and-dagger diplomacy towards an interim deal was great. Whether it is actually effective in the next stage of negotiations is another question. By Major Garrett
Policy