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Dealing With Tehran

Posted January 20th, 2016 at 11:14 am (UTC-4)
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A chorus of Republicans have charged that the U.S. gave away too much just to secure an agreement and that Mr. Obama’s diplomatic approach signaled American weakness rather than strength to our adversaries around the world. But where’s the evidence of that?

Can Iran Change?

Posted January 19th, 2016 at 9:53 am (UTC-4)
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In an outlandish lie, Iran maligns and offends all Saudis by saying that my nation, home of the two holy mosques, brainwashes people to spread extremism. We are not the country designated a state sponsor of terrorism; Iran is.

Obama: My Way — Or You’re a Traitor

Posted August 11th, 2015 at 8:42 am (UTC-4)
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On Wednesday, at American University, Obama said the genocidal fascist freaks in Iran who chant “Death to America” are “making common cause with the Republican caucus” for opposing the deal.

Forget Congress. Can Rouhani Sell the Nuclear Deal in Iran?

Posted August 7th, 2015 at 10:00 am (UTC-4)
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Iran’s president is riding a wave of popularity, but hard-liners may have the ear of the supreme leader.

Making the Case For (and Against) Historic Nuclear Pact with Iran

Posted August 5th, 2015 at 4:44 pm (UTC-4)
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With a September deadline hanging over the US Congress to vote on the accord, stakeholders are out in force, either selling or debunking the deal. President Obama said the choice is between diplomacy or “some form of war” during remarks in Washington. Opponents in turn burned up the web, arguing Tehran can never be trusted.