So it’s come to this. The fate of the world hangs in the balance…and it’s the EU that’s going to be the deciding factor. The EU? Really? Sigh. You may have heard that the US scrapped the Iranian nuclear deal this week, setting off a series of events that could very likely end up in Read More…
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The Real Reason Trump Abandoned The Iran Nuclear Deal
Donald Trump doesn’t hate the Iran deal because it is a bad deal. He hates it because it is by all accounts a decent deal that has actually been working. If you doubt this statement, ask yourself: What sensible argument has Trump ever offered to support his opposition to the deal? Sure, he has used Read More…
GOP Hostility Toward Iran Secured After Adelson Gives $30 Million To Top Super PAC
Adelson’s perspectives on U.S. foreign policy, particularly towards Iran, are alarming, given that his influence on U.S. politics is set to grow in the wake of his latest mega-donation to the Republican party. WASHINGTON – With the 2018 Congressional midterm elections approaching, Republicans – eager to keep their control of both houses of Congress – have Read More…
Trump Blows Up Iran Nuclear Deal, Aims Next At Blowing Up Iranian Government
With National Security Adviser John Bolton holding great influence over the president’s Iran policy, his call for regime change in Tehran before 2019 suggests that the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal is merely a precursor to the long-sought goal of regime change in Iran. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s recent decision to withdraw the United Read More…
EU Moves To Defend Companies From US Sanctions Against Iran
One major argument against the US withdrawing from the P5+1 nuclear deal with Iran was the impact it would have on US relations with the other parties to the deal, including European allies. This appears indeed to be the case, as Europe scrambles to strike back against the US measures. With the US talking new Read More…
UK, France, Germany Warn US Not To Block Them From Staying In Iran Nuclear Deal
Britain, France, and Germany have issued statements following President Trump’s withdrawal from the P5+1 nuclear deal, warning the US that they must “avoid taking action which obstructs” the rest of the signatories from continuing with the Iran nuclear deal. Iran plans to stay in the deal, as do the other P4+1 nations. This involves substantial Read More…