Jasmin Ramsey

US Escalation Against Iran Would Carry High Cost for Global Economy

The world economy would bear substantial costs if the United States took steps to significantly escalate the conflict with Iran over its controversial nuclear programme, according to the findings of a Federation of American Scientists’ (FAS) special report released here Friday. Based on consulations with a group of nine bipartisan economic and national security experts, … Continue reading “US Escalation Against Iran Would Carry High Cost for Global Economy”

Iran Diplomacy Runs Into Sanctions-Happy US Congress

Congress’s rush to pass new sanctions against Iran ahead of the August recess comes amid an intensified drive to pin the Iranian government to deadly acts of international terrorism and amplified moves by U.S. politicians to demonstrate their support for Mideast ally Israel ahead of the November presidential election. The push to implement more punitive … Continue reading “Iran Diplomacy Runs Into Sanctions-Happy US Congress”

Ex-IAEA Chief Urges Talks to Defuse Threat of Attack on Iran

Even as U.N. inspectors expressed disappointment about the results of their visit this week to Iran, a former chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) urged all parties to make greater efforts to defuse rapidly rising tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program to avert war. “We don’t expect too much now, but we need to … Continue reading “Ex-IAEA Chief Urges Talks to Defuse Threat of Attack on Iran”

Litany of Abuses Fueled Protesters’ Fury

In Egypt, where protesters continued to demonstrate Tuesday for the eighth day in a row, the use of torture by law enforcement officials over the past two decades has contributed to the growing unrest, rights groups say. In a new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), the international advocacy group claims the practice is endemic … Continue reading “Litany of Abuses Fueled Protesters’ Fury”