Tag: iran

How the Media Got the Iran-IAEA Access Story Wrong

News media reported last week that Iran had flatly refused the IAEA access to its Parchin military test facility, based on the statement to reporters by IAEA Deputy Director General Herman Nackaerts, “We could not get access….” Now, however, both explicit statements on the issue by the Iranian ambassador to the IAEA and the language … Continue reading “How the Media Got the Iran-IAEA Access Story Wrong”

Israeli Poll on Iran Undercuts Netanyahu on Eve of Major Meet

On the eve of a critical set of meetings between top U.S. and Israeli officials, a new survey finds little backing among the Israeli public for a military strike against Iranian nuclear facilities without Washington’s approval. According to the poll, released at a briefing at the Brookings Institution Wednesday, only about one in five Israelis … Continue reading “Israeli Poll on Iran Undercuts Netanyahu on Eve of Major Meet”

Iran, Israel, and the US: The Slide To War

Wars are fought because some people decide it is in their interests to fight them. World War I was not started over the Archduke Ferdinand’s assassination, nor was it triggered by the alliance system. An “incident” may set the stage for war, but no one keeps shooting unless they think it’s a good idea. The … Continue reading “Iran, Israel, and the US: The Slide To War”

Despite War Drums, Experts Insist Iran Nuclear Deal Possible

Amid the persistent beating of war drums, an influential international conflict prevention group is insisting that a deal between Western countries and Iran on Tehran’s controversial nuclear program can still be reached. In a new report released Thursday, the Brussels-based International Crisis Group (ICG) said such a deal would include Tehran’s acceptance of full-scope international safeguards to ensure the … Continue reading “Despite War Drums, Experts Insist Iran Nuclear Deal Possible”

Deconstructing Lieberman’s Iran Resolution

Sen. Joseph Isadore “Joe” Lieberman, the “independent Democrat” from Connecticut, has been one of the most hawkish members of the Senate for years. He is in fact a turncoat who campaigned for John McCain in 2008, and in many ways he has been more Republican than Republicans. He supported the invasion of Iraq in 2003, … Continue reading “Deconstructing Lieberman’s Iran Resolution”

Iran Holds Up Access to Parchin for Better IAEA Deal

The failure of a mission by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to get Iranian permission to visit a military testing site mentioned in its latest report has been interpreted in media coverage as a stall to avoid the discovery of confirming evidence of past work on nuclear weapons. But the history of Iranian cooperation … Continue reading “Iran Holds Up Access to Parchin for Better IAEA Deal”

AIPAC Declares War

The American people don’t particularly want a new war in the Middle East, but apparently Congress and Washington’s most powerful lobby do. Thirty-two senators have co-sponsored a resolution that will constrain the White House from adopting any policy vis-à-vis Iran’s “nuclear weapons capability” that amounts to “containment.” The senators include the familiar figures of Joe … Continue reading “AIPAC Declares War”

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”

The Big One Cometh

We are currently experiencing the worst fundraising drive we have ever conducted. I am frankly appalled at the dearth of contributions, because if we continue at the present rate we are going to have to start winding down Antiwar.com, and – yes – even close up shop. It’s as simple as that. This couldn’t have … Continue reading “The Big One Cometh”