Marjorie Cohn / TruthdigAug 3, 2018
There are a few reasons why the president's recent saber-rattling in Iran's direction may be about issues other than U.S.-Iran relations, strictly defined. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
The Associated PressJun 10, 2018
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un are set to meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Singapore, which is 9 p.m. Monday on the U.S. East Coast. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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JOSH LEDERMAN / The Associated PressMay 11, 2018
Interviews with multiple U.S. officials and advisers make it clear that America's closest allies had no chance of persuading the president to accept even a toughened-up version of the nuclear deal. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Adam Johnson / FAIRMay 8, 2018
Most U.S. media outlets do not find this information noteworthy and have no interest in conveying fundamental facts about what’s going on in Iran. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Medea Benjamin / TruthdigMay 3, 2018
Donald Trump’s hawks don’t have the slightest idea of the chaos that would follow a collapse of the Iranian government. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
JON GAMBRELL / The Associated PRessDec 28, 2017
Angry demonstrations over economic issues put new pressure on President Hassan Rouhani. The prices of several staples, including eggs, have risen by up to 40 percent in recent days. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentOct 14, 2017
The list of grievances the Trump administration presents against Iran has nothing to do with the nuclear deal. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigSep 9, 2015
The Saudi-owned, pan-Arab London daily Asharq al-Awsat reported on the meeting Friday between King Salman of Saudi Arabia and President Obama and their top foreign policy and security teams. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigAug 11, 2015
Iranian Chief of Staff Major-Gen. Hassan Firouzabadi said Saturday that despite some reservations, he saw 16 major advantages to the Iran deal. He didn’t mention any specific disadvantages. The deal has also been endorsed by the United Nations Security Council. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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