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Iran
"Red Lines" On Iran: Not So Black and White
Amid the proliferation of red lines, the important ones are at risk of being opaque or even unintelligible in Tehran.
Want to Fix Syria? Talk to Iran
There’s good reason to believe Iran would be interested in negotiating a future for Syria that didn’t include Assad.
When Did Chemical Weapons Become Red Line For U.S.?
The U.S. has never intervened in conflicts because chemical weapons were used. What’s changed?
Nearing A Fait Accompli
“We are approaching a point where…the international community will no longer have any realistic option to veto an Iranian decision to build nuclear weapons.”
Iran’s Nuclear Submarine Gambit
“At present, we have no enrichment plan for purity levels above 20 percent, but when it comes to certain needs…”
Iran Is Not Using P5+1 Talks to Stall For Time
Many continue to argue that Iran is “running out the clock.” Tehran’s behavior suggests otherwise.
India’s Afghan Power Play, Via Iran
With Pakistan and China in mind, India is looking to invest $100 million to expand Iran’s Chabahar port.
Ice Cream Wars: Iran’s Guinness World Record Ambitions
Iranian Choopan dairy has churned out what may be the world’s largest tub of ice cream.
Why the Revolutionary Guards Do Not Run Iran’s Economy
There has long been a consensus among Western pundits that the IRGC controls Iran’s economy. The truth is much messier.
Time To Change America's Atomic Arsenal
The new mission for U.S. nuclear weapons — minimum deterrence: The prevention of a major nuclear attack on America with a small force — perhaps as low as 300 strategic weapons.
Iran Can't Follow North Korea's Nuclear Example
Some argue that Iran could follow N. Korea’s nuclear path. Actually, Pyongyang’s experience may deter Tehran from building a bomb.
Argo, F**k Yourself: Iran and the Oscars
Iranians are none too pleased with the depiction of their country in Ben Affleck’s Oscar-winning film Argo.