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There's an old saying, "Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority." This book, Iraq War, attempts to provide a fair, balanced account of the events leading up to the Iraq War, the War itself, and its aftermath, up to late 2004. A good introduction.
Edwards campaign criticizes Hillary Clinton's defense of her senate vote on Iran.
A history of Iran. 12 pages.
Last month Iran broke United Nations seals on the uranium-enrichment facility at Natanz, triggering a diplomatic crisis that most believe almost certainly will lead to a standoff with United States, Britain and the European Union.
An overview of the New York Times' coverage of the unfolding Iran-Contra scandal in 1985 and 1986.
A new Israeli missile could deliver a nuclear payload to Iran.
Bush's surge in Iraq is in preparation for retaliation when he attacks Iran.
Should we invade Iran or should we sit on the sidelines waiting to see what happens?
The United States said on Monday that it now believes Iran backed one of the worst militant strikes in the U.S.-Iraq war.
As Sunni Arabs that have traditionally dominated the Middle East see their grip on power fading to an increasingly powerful Iran, the possibility of an all-out Sunni-Shiite war in the Middle East grows increasingly likely.
The entire climate of the media seems to have shifted from 2003 to 2007, but what do these changes mean for press coverage of the emerging situation in Iran?
At a speech before the American Israel Political Action Committee (AIPAC), Senator John McCain hammered his probable opponent for the Presidential election, Senator Barack Obama, for the latter's policy proposals on Iraq and Iran.
Two very recent developments between Iran and the United States have taken tensions up a notch or two, and you may or may not be surprised about who within the United States Senate has called for a military strike against Iran at the same time.
The United States can not and must not attack Iran, first off we are engaged in a brutal and bloody conflict with neighboring Iraq and another conflict with Iran's other neighbor Afghanistan.
Iran is steadily consolidating its gains and quickly becoming the dominant power in the Middle East.
The pretenses the Bush administration is using for invading Iran are the same tired excuses used to lead us to war in Iraq.
Iran is the only side that has been making consistent gains throughout the four-year Iraq conflict - at minimal cost to itself. Its proxies in Iraq are doing all the fighting and killing.
With sanctions in place and calls from world leaders, will Iran cooperate?
Of late, there has been a lot of talk about Iran nuclear program. At one hand are the Iranians who claim that it is only meant for peaceful purposes. On one hand are the people who oppose it accusing Iran of conspiring to develop a nuclear bomb. Where is the truth?
Senators from both sides of the aisle are expressing concern over Iran.
The value of the US Dollar has drastically deflated in recent years. Billions are being spent on the Iraq war and lives are being lost every day and yet the US is determined to "Stay the course" Why? To protect the once ALMIGHTY DOLLAR.
This is a brief history of the Ba'thist party and ideology in the Middle East. Originating in Syria then spreading to Iraq. After being destroyed in Iraq the Future of the ideology is unclear as it only governs today in Syria
William Polk first went to Iraq fifty years ago. He speaks and reads Arabic, has gone back to Iraq since, taught at major US universities, and served on the policy planning staff of the US State Department. What's more, he writes clearly.
This is a brief history of the Ba'thist party and ideology in the Middle East. Originating in Syria then spreading to Iraq. After being destroyed in Iraq the Future of the ideology is unclear as it only governs today in Syria
A stable Iraq was the centerpiece of Senator McCain's foreign policy platform. The troop surge Senator McCain had advocated had worked. Senator Barack Obama had been wrong in his misguided objections to the surge. Or so it appeared.
The report of the Iraq Study Group is the kind of mush that results when a group of people of disparate views and abilities strive to arrive at consensus rather than something akin to common sense.
In Iraq, the daily barbarism and savagery continue unabated. And yet, the Bush Administration and Pentagon continue to protest that, despite evidence to the contrary, Iraq is not in the midst of a civil war.
It is time to start thinking about what you read about Iraq in the news for yourself.
Reflections on how Al Qaeda and Iran hoped for US invasion in Iraq, and how the US should reengage in talks with Syria to promote stability to the region.
It was lies that got the US into Iraq and more lies are keeping us there.
Omaha Nebraska was one of many places around the U.S. that protested the war in Iraq on March 19. The protest included signs on a footbridge overlooking Dodge Street and speakers
There hasn't been a peep about the gaming industry in regards to the War in Iraq. But the gaming industry and the United States Army have been working together for the last several years.
I recount some anecdotes from my coworker who was born in Iran.
Newscaster Bob Woodruff suffered a traumatic brain injury from a bomb blast, while on assignment in Iraq. He is back to tell his story, and to speak out for the Iraq War veterans with traumatic brain injury, who are not getting the care they need to recover.
Iran 2006 & some future facts or predictions.
"Iran is dangerous, and they'll be even more dangerous if they learn how to enrich uranium."
Iran executed 29 prisoners for various crimes Sunday morning. The total executions in Iran is second only to China. But executions are up worldwide...
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Iran is home to an astounding diversity when it comes to plants. Learn more about the healing herbs of this amazing country.
Memorial Day 2007 marked a groundbreaking yet pointless meeting between Iran and America. Behind the tea-drinking, facade of diplomatic relations, the two old enemies are publicly and privately flexing their destructive muscles.
Republican Presidential candidate Sam Brownbeck, a United States Senator from Kansas, said Iran might one day attack America or Israel with a nuclear bomb. He said everything possible should be done to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Author of the Satanic Verses, a book that resulted in a fatwa for his death issued by Grand Ayatollah Khomeini, Salman Rushdie is set to be knighted by Great Britain, and this has created a stir in Iran.
Reflections of the loss of a life in the Iraq war, and the impact it had on one person, as well as a community.
Iran wants us up front, and behaving as many on the Middle East claim, as imperialistic tyrants.
Key points for the last five years since 9-11 and the onset of the war in Iraq. Has anything changed? You decide. This is based on historical facts, with my opinion added. You can agree or disagree, but nothing changes.
The Iraq war is a big problem in the America. But I believe we need to listen to the Iraqis and leave their land. We need to seek the face of God and end this war. It is too absurd. America in it's arroagnce need to admit that it's wrong.
There is a difference between a real understanding of history and the right wing "talking-points" version of history. Imagine if "the other side" led us into the war in Iraq. Where might you stand on the issue then?
No group has suffered more from Bush's "war on terror" than the people of Iraq. Despite worldwide protests, countless Iraqi civilians have been killed, injured, unlawfully detained, and/or tortured in the US-led war on Iraq - a war that clearly violated t
The UN has agreed to a new round of sanctions against Iran, but with the most severe measures removed.
This is an opinion of our need to stop the Bush administration from launching a military attack against. Iran.
President Reagan barely escaped the Iran-Contra scandal, where the U.S. C.I.A. was found guilty of giving weapons to the Contra guerrilla soldiers.
Warmonger John McCain has been anxious to push this nation into yet another war in the Middle East. This time in Iran. He's even sung a song about it. Watch the video.
Israel kills top Hezbollah operative,drawing the Resistance group into a conflict which will be the final lie to build war against Iran.
This paper discusses why the U.S. has imposed sanctions on Iran and if they should be lifted.
Killing the number two operative in Hezbollah lays the ground work for against Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told a parliamentary panel that no options were off the table in dealing with Iran.
President Bush becomes real upset when he is told that he can't launch an attack against Iran.
Despite the presence of intelligence that documents Iran discontinued its nuclear weapons program, Bush is still saber rattling about war with Iran.
It is pretty safe to say we've expended all talking options with Iran - so now what do you propose we do?
This Article is about new developments on Iran Nuclear Issue
Upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran will pit hardline conservatives against those looking to reform the Islamic Republic.
Iran has vowed to continue its nuclear program, even if the UN imposes a new round of sanctions.
Intelligence agencies have recently placed the President in the hot seat over the issue of nuclear weapons development in Iran. The administration has been doing some heavy talking regarding the Middle Eastern country
The Iran missile test, which include the launch of the Shahab-3, which is capable of delivering a one ton warhead over 1240 miles, has caused slightly different responses in the Presidential candidates, Barack Obama and John McCain.
Places you will want to see in person if you travel to Shiraz, Iran
What Iran can do to the price of gas in the U.S.
A detailed analysis about why the United States should not militarily strike the government of Iran including the implications on the global economy as well as the impact of the military attack itself
We enjoyed a special time in Isfahan, Iran, prior to the Islamic Revolution . It was a time when Jews, Iranians, and Christians lived in harmony. We were privileged to spend the evening in the company of all 3 and the most popular female movie star in the country.
Both the US and Iran currently need an enemy but what happens next?
Does Iran mean to suggest that the holocaust is akin to the pie-tins on strings of the UFO believers? Where is it that 6 million people have gone missing?
A brief overview of the events that have led to further tensions between the West and Iran. Some possible solutions will be offered with commentaries from Gen. Wesley Clark and others.
According to a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, he witnessed a meeting in which the U.S. Vice President considered killing United States Navy Seals on purpose to stage an event to catapult the United States into a war with Iran.
Iran claims that God is sending His messenger, Al-Mahdi, to impose a divinely run world order.
The U.S. should strengthen its position in the Middle East before increasing diplomatic efforts with Iran.
With a mad man in Iran and Israel in such close proximity of his nuclear threshold and threats aimed directly at Israel, what else should Mofaz have said?
The lies about Iran are piling so what's the truth?
Sometimes background political figures end up emerging as major players down the road in world history. It's looking likely that forceful Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz could be a major force in dealing with Iran someday if he becomes Prime Minister...
According to Associated Press news reports, Iran spoke out in opposition to a planned hike in oil production by oil state Saudi Arabia.
Examines legitimacey ofInternational Atomic Energy Agency head Mohamed El Baradei's remark that an attack on Iran will creat "Middle East ball of fire". Considers factors such as strenght of the Iranian military and ties to Hebollah and Hamas.
Israel gives the American government an ultimatum: either you hit Iran or we will.
As the world focuses on the continuing standoff between Iran and the West over Iran's possible development of nuclear weapons, an attack going on inside the country is essentially being ignored.
This is an analysis of President Ronald Reagan's actions in the Iran-Contra Affair
In recent weeks there has been increased speculation about a potential military attack by Israel on Iran.
Economic incentive or restrictions may prove the most viable method of pressuring Iran into dismantling its nuclear endeavors, as is being shown in North Korea.
Iran is likely to reject the package of incentives offered by European Union Foreign Policy Chief Javier Solana because it knows that the international community will never reach a consensus on taking action against the Islamic Republic.
Another brilliant idea by President Bush. Let's attack Iran.
Tensions are increasing between Iran and the United States. Is there any evidence that the US should enter war with Iran? With two unfinished wars being fought in that region is it a good idea?
An Iranian diplomat was abducted by gunmen wearing Iraqi army uniforms late Sunday, increasing the already thick tension between the U.S. and Iran.
...demonstrates the embarassment felt by the majority of Americans, who supported the war when they realized, the hippies, the yippies and the 'flippies' as LBJ put it, had been right all along
In order to promote the freedom of its female citizens, Iran is creating a women-only island beach resort.
Indications are that the American President has every intention to attack the nation of Iran in the coming months. Why we must stop him.
The tensions over the Iran hostage crisis have driven the price of oil up by 52 cents a barrel.
Some Americans are traveling to Iran on Reality Tours where they hope to engage in some citizen diplomacy.
Iran Captures British Sailors, Earns $34 Million Dollars
As 15 British sailors are captured by Iranian forces, and the U.N security council votes to sanction Iran for its nuclear ambitions, the tensions rise and the worries mount. Is war with Iran one step closer?
Iran is posturing once again, will the world believe them?
In a move aimed to halt the enrichment of uranium by Iran, the Security Council votes 15-0 to strengthen sanctions.