Iran: A History of Suspicion
March 22nd, 2009 • No Comments
Over the past month, speculation regarding Iran-United States relations has been hyperbolic at best, fictitious at worst. Now, the situation between the two countries has not been picture perfect since a direct policy was established post-World War Two, and there’s certainly something to be said for any policy drawn up in an era of mass suspicion. However, of late things have, according to the media, been getting progressively worse. The question is, how much has actually happened and what quantity is nothing more than sensationalist headlines and faux-psychic predictions? Continue reading ‘Iran: A History of Suspicion.’
U.K. PM Warns Iran
March 16th, 2009 • No Comments
When fears of Iran’s nuclear capabilities — reported by the International Atomic Energy Authority — arose on March 1st, the following weeks say a series of will testing between Washington and Tehran, before a tact of direct diplomacy was adopted by six nations. An example of that surfaced yet again, Monday, when U.K Prime Minister Gordon Brown said he plans to issue a stern warning to the Iranian government: “Continue in this way and face further and tougher sanctions.” Continue reading ‘U.K. PM Warns Iran.’
Iran Retaliates To US Sanctions
March 14th, 2009 • No Comments
In a response to U.S. President Barack Obama’s lengthening of sanctions upon Iran, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Friday called the renewal of punitive measures “a childish idea and a big mistake,”. At the launch of a natural gas project in the southern Gulf port of Assaluyeh, Ahmadinejad stressed the momentum of Iranian advancement and the nation’s growing independence, Iranian news agencies say. Continue reading ‘Iran Retaliates To US Sanctions.’
Russia and US Discuss Nuclear Situation
March 7th, 2009 • No Comments
Following the decision to renew ties with Russia made at the NATO conference this week, correspondence has resumed in full swing. With the current nuclear worries on the world stage, it is also no surprise that today Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called for a new strategic arms pact with the US. Continue reading ‘Russia and US Discuss Nuclear Situation.’
