The State Department officially notified Congress on Wednesday that Iran has met all its commitments under the Obama-negotiated nuclear agreement. The certification is required every 90 days and the previous administration dutifully rubberstamped it each time. What was unusual is that this approval … [Read more...] about Iran lobby gets excited over nothing
Trita Parsi
How Deep Was the Obama-Iran Relationship?
By Amir Basiri The Obama administration’s effort to engage Iran remained a matter of suspicion until the 44th American president left the White House. Concerns began mounting especially after Obama turned his back on the 2009 uprising in parallel to the revelation of secret correspondence with … [Read more...] about How Deep Was the Obama-Iran Relationship?
Iran apologists have a misleading narrative on Trump’s policies
By Amir Basiri The Trump administration's decision to put Iran "on notice" for its provocative ballistic missile test and to subsequently slap new sanctions on individuals and entities affiliated with its missile program was a positive break from the previous administration's policy of ignoring … [Read more...] about Iran apologists have a misleading narrative on Trump’s policies
Iran resorting to new lobby efforts after Donald Trump victory
Shocked after Donald Trump won the presidential election in the United States, Iran has resorted again to its lobbying efforts to shift the attention of the international community. Tehran is terrified of the fate of its precious nuclear agreement deal with the P5+1 and it will go to all efforts to … [Read more...] about Iran resorting to new lobby efforts after Donald Trump victory