EU Nations Push Iran in Last-Ditch Bid to Save Nuclear Deal

LORNE COOK and DAVID RISING / The Associated Press Jan 14, 2020 Britain, France and Germany trigger pact's dispute mechanism, starting the clock on a process that could result in more sanctions on Iran. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Has Been at War With Iran for More Than a Year

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 8, 2020 Attacks on Iraqi military bases Tuesday can be traced directly to the president's violation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Netanyahu’s Miscalculations About Iran Will Cost Him Dearly

Juan Cole / Truthdig Sep 8, 2019 The Israeli prime minister could, under the JCPOA, have had an Iran that became open to Western pressure. He blew it. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Iran Breaches Uranium Stockpile Limit Set by Nuclear Deal

JON GAMBRELL and AMIR VAHDAT / The Associated Press Jul 1, 2019 This marks the country's first major departure from the unraveling agreement a year after the U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the accord. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

European Leaders Defy Trump on Iran With Bold Move

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 1, 2019 European powers have made operational a mechanism that will allow companies to do business with Iran while avoiding U.S. sanctions. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Donald Trump’s Nuclear Doctrine Threatens Human Life on Earth

Nate Singham / Independent Media Institute  Mar 7, 2019 For the first time in half a century, the U.S. and Russia will not be bound to a key bilateral arms treaty. The dangers are manifold. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump’s Withdrawal From the Iran Nuclear Deal Invites Disaster (Video)

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Feb 18, 2019 In conversation with Chris Hedges, Truthdig contributor Scott Ritter dissects the demise of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

India Stands With Iran Against Trump’s Sanctions

Juan Cole / Informed Comment May 30, 2018 India’s external affairs minister delivers a sharp rebuke to the U.S. over its plans for sanctions on trade with Iran, and for its threats against third parties including India. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Team May Be Focusing on Odd, Obscure Iran Plan

Max Blumenthal / Greyzone Project May 12, 2018 National security adviser John Bolton reportedly has authorized distribution of a white paper produced by Jim Hanson, a self-proclaimed expert “practitioner of the art of war.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Is Acting Like Israel’s Puppet, Not Russia’s

Glen Ford / Black Agenda Report May 12, 2018 The president's break from Barack Obama's Iran treaty is exactly what Benjamin Netanyahu wants. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Obama Blasts Trump’s Decision to Withdraw From Iran Nuclear Deal

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig May 9, 2018 Pulling out of the agreement could lead to an eventual war with Iran, the former president wrote in a Facebook post. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Is Trump Being ‘Played’ by Israel With Bogus Intel on Iran?

VIPS / Consortiumnews May 8, 2018 The Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity urged the president to stay in the Iran nuclear deal and not base his decision on fabricated evidence. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )