Staff / TruthdigFeb 14, 2007
The Bush administration hopes its deal with North Korea will serve as a "template" for Iran, but convincing Tehran to abandon its nuclear program won't be a walk in the park. Unlike North Korea, Iran has no use for energy aid and has managed to outmaneuver the U.S. in several regional conflicts. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 13, 2007
During a contentious interview with Diane Sawyer, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that his country is "ready to cooperate" with regard to its nuclear program "within the framework of regulations." He also called the Holocaust an "excuse" for the occupation of Palestinian land. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Joe Conason / TruthdigFeb 1, 2007
Although the president claims he has no intention of attacking Iran, his every action indicates otherwise. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigJan 21, 2007
A defiant Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday that UN sanctions would have no effect on his nation's nuclear policy or economy: "The [U] resolution was born dead and even if they issue 10 more of such resolutions it will not affect Iran's economy and policies". Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJan 16, 2007
Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who only two years ago supported renewing diplomatic relations with Tehran, has taken the administration's recent Iran bashing to heart, saying the U.S. will beef up its presence in the Persian Gulf to make sure Ahmadinejad & Co. don't get any ideas. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigDec 21, 2006
The student movement that led to revolution in Iran may now be setting its sights on the country's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who was protested last week during an appearance at the same university where the 1979 takeover of the U.S. Embassy was planned. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigDec 21, 2006
The White House is considering whether to further pressure Iran by adding to the naval fleet already stationed in the Gulf region. The carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower and four other ships and submarines already present could be joined by at least one additional carrier in this dicey bid to rattle Tehran. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Reese Erlich / TruthdigDec 20, 2006
Award-winning journalist Reese Erlich discovers that everyday Iranians favor talks between America and Tehran, but most think the negotiations will amount to little more than window dressing. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigDec 19, 2006
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad appears to have suffered his first major political setback, as early results from last week's election start to come in. Ahmadinejad's Sweet Scent of Service coalition won only three of Tehran's 15 city council seats, while reformists and moderate conservatives enjoyed electoral success nationwide. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigDec 18, 2006
Time announced its "person of the year" on Saturday, dissing everyone from Ahmadinejad to Pelosi in order to declare "you" the winner. Don't you feel special? Specifically, the magazine highlighted websites including YouTube, Wikipedia and MySpace for "bringing together the small contributions of millions of people and making them matter." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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