Tag Archives: Iran

What about Israel’s nuclear weapons? via the Washington Post

Posted on 2012/09/01 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Readers periodically ask me some variation on this question: “Why does the press follow every jot and tittle of Iran’s nuclear program, but we never see any stories about Israel’s nuclear weapons capability?” … Among the less benign reasons U.S. … Continue reading →

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Time for America to Revisit Its Nuclear Policy via Reader Supported News

Posted on 2012/08/16 by norma field

n the ongoing media melodrama about Iran’s nuclear program, could we be overlooking profound questions and truths about the again-rising likelihood of the decimation or the end of life on Earth in an H-bomb holocaust? Why are nuclear weapons commonly … Continue reading →

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Noam Chomsky: In Hiroshima’s Shadow via Reader Supported News

Posted on 2012/08/05 by norma field

Aug. 6, the anniversary of Hiroshima, should be a day of somber reflection, not only on the terrible events of that day in 1945, but also on what they revealed: that humans, in their dedicated quest to extend their capacities … Continue reading →

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Iranian Says Nuclear Talks Have Reached ‘Critical Point’ via The New York Times

Posted on 2012/06/30 by Tomomi Yamaguchi

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations said Friday that negotiations with the big powers over the disputed Iranian nuclear program had reached a “critical point,” implicitly raising the possibility of failure, because of the new regimen of harsh economic sanctions … Continue reading →

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Iran nuclear talks in Istanbul ‘constructive’ via BBC

Posted on 2012/04/14 by Tomomi Yamaguchi

The first discussions between Iran and six world powers on Tehran’s nuclear programme have ended on a positive note, Western officials have said. But some diplomats said there was still a long way to go, and specific actions were needed … Continue reading →

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US military chief to visit Israel as tensions over Iran nuclear program, Israeli plans grow via The Washington Post

Posted on 2012/01/15 by Tomomi Yamaguchi

JERUSALEM — The top U.S. military commander is scheduled for talks in Israel this week, Israel said Sunday, at a time when the U.S. is concerned that Israel might be preparing to attack Iran over its nuclear program. The Israeli … Continue reading →

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Bomb kills Iran nuclear scientist as crisis mounts via Reuters

Posted on 2012/01/11 by yukimiyamotodepaul

By Ramin Mostafavi and Parisa Hafezi TEHRAN | Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:41pm EST (Reuters) – An Iranian nuclear scientist was blown up in his car by a motorbike hitman, prompting Tehran to blame Israeli and U.S. agents but insist … Continue reading →

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Iran leader defends nuclear program on Latin America trip via The Mainichi Daily News

Posted on 2012/01/10 by snasser

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad defended his country’s nuclear program as he began a four-nation tour of Latin America, joining his ally Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in accusing the U.S. and its allies of using the dispute to unjustly threaten Iran. … Continue reading →

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[video]State Department: Iran Is Feeling the Pressure

Posted on 2012/01/03 by Tomomi Yamaguchi
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Iran nuclear crisis: Sanctions ‘beginning to bite’ via BBC News

Posted on 2012/01/03 by Tomomi Yamaguchi

The US has said threats by Iran to restrict Gulf shipping in the event of further sanctions shows international pressure is having an effect. The State Department said sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear programme were starting to bite and … Continue reading →

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