A message from Neda’s fiancé
Barack Obama has recorded his second annual Nowruz message for Iran. The man is a nattering nabob of Nowruzianism.
In his message Obama acknowledges Iran’s right to peaceful use of nuclear energy. He purports to be mystified by the beliefs of “Iran’s leaders.” He must not be paying close attention.
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President Obama’s Nowruz Message
In this video, President Obama sends an important message to those celebrating the Persian holiday of Nowruz, and in particular to the people and government of Iran. While recognizing our continuing differences with the Iranian government, the President outlines his commitment to a more just and hopeful future for all Iranians. To everyone celebrating Nowruz [...]
Petraeus on Iran & al Qaeda
In written testimony presented to the Senate Armed Services Committee yesterday, General David Petraeus offered a succinct and sophisticated take on how the Iranian regime operates. Petraeus explained (emphasis added):
The Iranian regime is the primary state-level threat to stability in the region. Throughout much of the region, the regime pursues a dual-track foreign policy. Overtly, the Iranian government [...]
Obama to Use ‘Targeted’ Dithering While Iran Builds Nuclear Bombs
Jennifer Rubin reacts to the good news/bad news from the WaPo today that the Obama administration is getting ready to impose sanctions on Iran. Of course that’s the good news part; the bad news is that “they are doing so in a half-hearted fashion without giving up the pipe dream of re-engaging a barbaric regime [...]
Obama’s “Deep Admiration” for Iranian Protesters
Earlier today, the President emerged from his Hawaii vacation to discuss the failed terror attack last week. He also raised the protests that occurred in recent days in Iran, saying:
“The United States joins with the international community in strongly condemning the violent and unjust suppression of innocent Iranian citizens, which has apparently resulted in detentions, [...]
President Obama Speaks Out on Iran Violence
A violent Iranian government crackdown on protesters this weekend has reportedly resulted in multiple deaths, as well as the arrests of hundreds of demonstrators, including several political figures and human rights activists. The continued government suppression since the contested June presidential elections has drawn sharp international criticism. The United States will always bear witness for [...]
