President Obama pledges to use his power of veto should Congress reject the freshly minted Iran nuclear deal.
Iran Nuclear Deal an “Act of Appeasement,” Raves Representative Republican
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Why Exactly Is the U.S. at War in Yemen?
Supporting Saudi attacks on Yemen is a way for the U.S. to show the Saudis that Iran is still a mutual adversary.
War With Iran Increasingly Unfeasible, Nuke Deal Only Option
Not only is bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities fruitless, but invading and occupying it are completely out of the question.
Iran Parliament Seeks Right of Approval on Nuke Deal
Hardliners in the Iran parliament have pushed through a bill reminiscent of Republicans’ reflexive opposition to President Obama.
Saudi Arabia Fixated on Iran When Sunni Extremists Are Real Threat
Saudi Arabia’s perceived need to keep Iran at bay is distracting it from the danger that the Islamic State poses to its regime.
Jason Rezaian: Iran’s Nuclear Hostage?
Washington Post correspondent Jason Rezaian’s trial may be an attempt by reactionary forces in Iran to upend the Iran nuclear deal.
America’s Forgotten Naval War With Iran
Though you may remember its tragic conclusion: the downing of an Iran airliner by the U.S. warship Vincennes.
The Islamic State’s Strange Co-dependency With Syrian President Assad
The regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad may not be as close to the brink as reported.
Diplomacy Is the Only Plausible Solution to Syria and Yemen
Unification of the Middle East, though not a caliphate, would be ideal, but unity would be a step in the right direction.
In Zero-Sum Terms, the Iran Nuclear Deal a Huge Victory for Obama
For those who view international relations as a quest for equity between nations, the U.S. and the West bullied Iran into a nuclear deal.