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First reported Apr 22 2013 - Updated Apr 22 2013 - 1 reports

Nuclear fishing boats and further proof that Congress is losing it on Iran

It is no secret that some of the most hawkish U.S. policies and positions towards Iran over its disputed nuclear program have come not from the Executive branch, but from Congress. Spurred on by AIPAC and other powerful pro-war lobbies and organizations, ... [Published niacINsight - Apr 22 2013]

Entities: Iran, James Woolsey, Nuclear, Nuclear Weapon

First reported Mar 19 2013 - Updated Mar 19 2013 - 1 reports

Pew’s False Choice Survey on Iran War

A recent national survey by the Pew Research Center included a question about the use of military action against Iran that distorts rather than reveals what people are thinking when it comes to the potential for war. The question was posed as what the ... [Published niacINsight - Mar 19 2013]

Entities: Iran, Nuclear Weapon, Military Action

First reported Mar 15 2013 - Updated Mar 15 2013 - 1 reports

Benjamin Netanyahu

10 years later, is Iran replacing Iraq?

“There is no question whatsoever that [blank] is seeking and is working and is advancing towards the development of nuclear weapons — no question whatsoever. And there is no question that once he acquires it, history shifts immediately.” If you automatically ... [Published niacINsight - Mar 15 2013]

Entities: Iran, Iraq, Nuclear Weapon, Benjamin Netanyahu, Nuclear

First reported Mar 11 2013 - Updated Mar 11 2013 - 1 reports

NYT Slams AIPAC Resolutions

Two recent measures introduced in Congress received some pretty harsh criticism from the New York Times this past weekend. The first resolution, introduced in the Senate by Democratic Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Robert Menendez ... [Published niacINsight - Mar 11 2013]

Entities: American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Iran, Ratchet

First reported Feb 26 2013 - Updated Feb 27 2013 - 1 reports

Almaty and Prospects for Iran Negotiations

Initial reports out of the on-going P5+1 negotiations with Iran in Almaty, Kazakhstan suggest optimism on behalf of diplomats and hints of concessions by both sides. The first day of talks concluded with Western diplomats presenting Iran with what ... [Published niacINsight - Feb 26 2013]

Entities: Iran, Almaty, Sanctions

First reported Feb 25 2013 - Updated Feb 26 2013 - 1 reports

Iran and the U.S. meet on the wrestling mat in Tehran

In an atmosphere of heavy sanctions and talk of war, wrestlers from around the world have come to Tehran to participate in the annual Wrestling World Cup . The event, which changes venues every year, has brought together wresting teams from countries ... [Published niacINsight - Feb 25 2013]

Entities: Iran, Tehran, United States

First reported Feb 21 2013 - Updated Feb 21 2013 - 1 reports

Google Inc

Are Google “doodles” sanctioned?

Google recently created a special “doodle” to mark the 812th birthday of the polymath Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, and attributes him to every country in the Middle East except the one where he actually comes from–Iran Doodles are commemorative changes ... [Published niacINsight - Feb 21 2013]

Entities: Google Inc, Iran, Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, Sanctions, Government of Iran

First reported Feb 14 2013 - Updated Feb 14 2013 - 1 reports

CIA nominee: Iran-bashing good for politicians, bad for US interests

While much attention has been paid to John Brennan’s policy on drones during his tenure as chief counterterrorism advisor to President Obama, surprisingly less has been given to his positions on Iran. Slotted to be the new head of the CIA by President ... [Published niacINsight - Feb 14 2013]

Entities: Iran, John Brennan, CIA Central Intelligence Agency, United States

First reported Feb 13 2013 - Updated Feb 14 2013 - 1 reports

Reading the Iran Tea Leaves at the State of the Union

“The leaders of Iran must recognize that now is the time for a diplomatic solution, because a coalition stands united in demanding that they meet their obligations, and we will do what is necessary to prevent them from getting a nuclear weapon,” said ... [Published niacINsight - Feb 13 2013]

Entities: Iran, State of the Union, Sanctions

First reported Feb 11 2013 - Updated Feb 12 2013 - 1 reports

Iran’s nuclear missile threat: Perceived or Real?

A recent article published in the Roll Call newspaper sharply ratchets up the frenzy over Iran’s purported nuclear missile threat to make the case against looming cuts to the Pentagon’s budget. The author of the piece, retired Navy commander James ... [Published niacINsight - Feb 11 2013]

Entities: Iran, missile, Nuclear, Threat

First reported Jan 31 2013 - Updated Jan 31 2013 - 1 reports

What Obama’s new team may mean for diplomatic progress with Iran

The commencement of President Obama’s second term in office brings a whole host of updates to his administration. With old advisors and secretaries departing and a new national security team being formed, several of these changes may have direct implications ... [Published niacINsight - Jan 31 2013]

Entities: Iran, Barack Obama, Gary Samore, Nuclear

First reported Dec 11 2012 - Updated Dec 11 2012 - 1 reports

Reuters Corrects False Claim Iran Enriching Weapons-Grade Uranium

In response to a request from NIAC as part of our Iranfact.org project, Reuters has corrected two articles containing inaccurate, misleading statements regarding Iran’s nuclear program. A December 6 article by Reuters claims, “Washington says Tehran ... [Published niacINsight - Dec 11 2012]

Entities: Uranium, Iran, Nuclear Weapon, Enrichment

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Nuclear fishing boats and further proof that Co... [Published niacINsight - Apr 22 2013]
Pew’s False Choice Survey on Iran War [Published niacINsight - Mar 19 2013]
10 years later, is Iran replacing Iraq? [Published niacINsight - Mar 15 2013]
NYT Slams AIPAC Resolutions [Published niacINsight - Mar 11 2013]
Almaty and Prospects for Iran Negotiations [Published niacINsight - Feb 26 2013]
Iran and the U.S. meet on the wrestling mat in ... [Published niacINsight - Feb 25 2013]
Are Google “doodles” sanctioned? [Published niacINsight - Feb 21 2013]
CIA nominee: Iran-bashing good for politicians,... [Published niacINsight - Feb 14 2013]
Reading the Iran Tea Leaves at the State of the... [Published niacINsight - Feb 13 2013]
Iran’s nuclear missile threat: Perceived or Real? [Published niacINsight - Feb 11 2013]
What Obama’s new team may mean for diplomatic p... [Published niacINsight - Jan 31 2013]
Reuters Corrects False Claim Iran Enriching Wea... [Published niacINsight - Dec 11 2012]

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Nuclear fishing boats and further proof that Co... [Published niacINsight - Apr 22 2013] It is no secret that some of the most hawkish U.S. policies and positions towards Iran over its disputed nuclear program have come not from the Executive branch, but from Congress. Spurred on by AIPAC and other powerful pro-war lobbies and organizations, ...
Pew’s False Choice Survey on Iran War [Published niacINsight - Mar 19 2013] A recent national survey by the Pew Research Center included a question about the use of military action against Iran that distorts rather than reveals what people are thinking when it comes to the potential for war. The question was posed as what the ...
10 years later, is Iran replacing Iraq? [Published niacINsight - Mar 15 2013] “There is no question whatsoever that [blank] is seeking and is working and is advancing towards the development of nuclear weapons — no question whatsoever. And there is no question that once he acquires it, history shifts immediately.” If you automatically ...
NYT Slams AIPAC Resolutions [Published niacINsight - Mar 11 2013] Two recent measures introduced in Congress received some pretty harsh criticism from the New York Times this past weekend. The first resolution, introduced in the Senate by Democratic Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Robert Menendez ...
Almaty and Prospects for Iran Negotiations [Published niacINsight - Feb 26 2013] Initial reports out of the on-going P5+1 negotiations with Iran in Almaty, Kazakhstan suggest optimism on behalf of diplomats and hints of concessions by both sides. The first day of talks concluded with Western diplomats presenting Iran with what ...