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By not lifting sanctions, West and Obama are helping Iran enrich uranium

The West just blew its latest chance to rein in Iran's nuclear enrichment program. Though Iran expressed willingness to compromise on key demands, by refusing to ease sanctions, the P5+1 nations offered no meaningful reciprocity, derailing the possibility of a deal with Tehran.
IAEA visit: It's showtime for Iran's nuclear denials

The IAEA team's three-day visit marks the first opportunity for Tehran to rebut allegations of a covert Iranian nuclear weapons program that were made public in November.
Pentagon shifting Afghanistan war strategy to 'shoot more bad guys'?

A White House review of Afghanistan war strategy finds progress, but at the Pentagon support is growing for a shift toward more hard power.
US 'how to' guide on talking to Iran – in 1979 – emerges from WikiLeaks

A WikiLeaks cable written three months before the takeover of the US Embassy in Tehran is at times insightful and at times sweeping in its condescension about the 'Persian psyche.'
Obama’s policies may spur nuclear proliferation

Obama's nuclear policies are on track to make the US the Johnny Appleseed of nuclear weapons.
Iranian scientist defects: US covert ops hurt Iran nuclear program

The defection of Iranian scientist Shahram Amiri to the US shows that a long-running CIA covert program against the Iran nuclear program is working.
Three steps to reducing nuclear terrorism

America’s nuclear weapons and the threat of nuclear terrorism are interconnected. How the US handles its arsenal must change.
Terrorism & Security
China balks at Iran sanctions

Western nations tried to portray Saturday's meeting between the US, UK, France, Germany, China, and Russia as positive, with a senior European Union official saying there was 'consensus' to focus on the 'second track' - meaning sanctions.
Ahmadinejad adds fuel to Israel debate over Iran nuclear ambitions

Ahmadinejad last night rejected as US forgeries documents reported to detail Iran nuclear plans. Observers say the leak was intended to put pressure on Iran ahead of Obama’s end-of-year deadline for a negotiated solution.
Iran's nuclear disclosures: why they matter

A secret nuclear site. ‘Project 110.’ Offers to ship fuel abroad. Part of Iran’s quest to be regional power?
To win in Afghanistan Obama must learn from Vietnam

A buildup of Afghan security forces is not easy.
Iran's secret site is the missing piece in its nuclear puzzle

If Iran plans to make nuclear weapons away from the prying eyes of the international community, it would need a secret facility like the one Obama revealed Friday.
CIA declassifies report on Israel’s nukes

The 1960 report defends Israel's nuclear ambitions, offers guidance on handling today's nuclear-hopefuls.
US more cautious in Iraq appraisals

One key reason: uncertainty about what upcoming provincial elections will bring.
Nuclear report: parsing Iran's intent

As UN nuclear watchdog meets in Vienna, sparring is sharp over Iran's goals for its program.
Iran's nuclear program: talk of international consortium

Western and Iranian officials consider new framework as Iran program progresses.
Iran debate: Who owns the revolution?

Hard-liners play tough to prevent reformist gains in March 14 vote.
Iran sanctions vote signals a global rift

Some developing nations may be starting to sour on push by world powers to control lucrative nuclear technology.
U.N. Security Council passes more sanctions against Iran

The vote, which was 14 in favor with one abstention, comes amid some indications that sanctions are being felt by Iranian elites.
Questions persist on Iran's nuclear plans

One example: Data on making uranium metal should have been disclosed, critics say.
Waiting for a US-Iran handshake

Iran's diplomatic elite believe that the time has come to lead the region.
U.S. seeks more U.N. sanctions on Iran

The latest IAEA report was hailed by Iran's president as a 'historic victory." But the US still sees evidence of a weapons program.
Iran sees less threat in exiled MKO militants

Some 100 members of the Iranian antiregime group have left a holding camp in Iraq in recent weeks. Iran says amnesty offer holds.
Renewed impetus to sanction Iran

Security Council members, plus Germany, agree Tuesday on the outline of a third UN resolution.
On Mideast trip, Bush hopes to propel historic Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking

In Jerusalem Wednesday, the president called for two democracies, Israel and Palestine, to live side by side.