Policy

Iranian Foreign Minister: More Sanctions Would Kill Nuke Deal

Javad Zarif's statement comes right before Secretary of State John Kerry is due to testify before members of Congress who want additional sanctions with the interim agreement. By Jordain Carney

Policy

Harry Reid in Hot Seat for Iran Sanctions Vote

The Senate majority leader could alter the fate of the Iran deal next week -- back the White House by denying a vote on additional sanctions, or let the Senate vote and risk undermining Obama's chances with Tehran. By Stacy Kaper

Policy

After Secret Talks, Will the U.S. Get Iran to Open Up?

The administration's cloak-and-dagger diplomacy towards an interim deal was great. Whether it is actually effective in the next stage of negotiations is another question. By Major Garrett

Policy

Security Insiders Poll: World Struck 'Good Deal' With Iran

Many experts are still waiting until a deal that replaces the interim agreement. By Sara Sorcher

Policy

Eric Cantor Wants Congress to Define Final Iran Deal

The Virginia Republican says he's upset with the interim agreement, and wants Congress to shape how the administration approaches the next round of negotiations. By Tim Alberta

Policy

Tired of Fighting, Americans Give Obama Space On Iran

Obama's critics on Iran can say what they want; Americans have seen the limits of fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, and Obama has room to move. By Ronald Brownstein

Business

John Kerry Has a Long Way to Go to Reshape the Middle East

The Secretary of State may have scored a victory with an interim deal, but there's plenty of work ahead of him. By David Rohde

Policy

Bibi Netanyahu Has Never Wanted to Negotiate With Anyone

From Oslo to Geneva, the Israeli premier has never really been willing to compromise. By Michael Hirsh

Policy

Iran Agreement's Unsettled Timetable Adds to Tensions in Congress

Many lawmakers want to hold Iran accountable, but are clashing with the Obama administration on policy. By Stacy Kaper and Elahe Izadi

Policy

Obama Presses Congress to Delay New Iran Sanctions

The administration's push comes as the Senate prepares legislation that would ratchet up pressure on Tehran. By Global Security Newswire

Policy

Why Saudi Arabia Doesn't Trust the Iran Deal, Either

Even though Western powers are steadfastly pursuing a diplomatic option, the reality is that no one in Riyadh trusts Tehran's intentions. By Simon Henderson

Ideas

The Deal is for Real

No president since Jimmy Carter has been able to make a deal with Iran. Barack Obama just did. By Joe Cirincione

Threats

Done Deal: Iran to Suspend Nuclear Program, Roll Back Weaponization

In a stunning agreement with Western powers, Iran will virtually halt its nuclear program for six months. By Kevin Baron

Policy

Despite Ongoing Talks, Reid Plans Iran Sanction Vote Next Month

While negotiations continue in Geneva, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he will hold a vote on tightening Iran sanctions after the Thanksgiving recess. By Jordain Carney

Threats

Why Additional Iran Sanctions Will Not Work

Piling on sanctions won’t bend Iran, especially without strong diplomatic engagement – which has more benefits than you realize. By Tara Maller

Policy

Bibi Netanyahu is Forcing Obama to Decide Between Iran and Palestine

The administration sees its diplomatic work on both issues as the lynchpins to stability in the Middle East. Too bad Jerusalem isn't on the same page. By Michael Hirsh

Policy

John McCain Thinks John Kerry Is a 'Human Wrecking Ball'

The Arizona Senator had some harsh words for the Obama administration's approach towards its negotiations with Iran. By Uri Friedman

Business

Hagel Defends Kerry’s Engagement with Iran

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says “engagement” with Iran isn’t “negotiation” and defends the Secretary of State for reaching out. By Stephanie Gaskell

Policy

Susan Rice: 'Premature to Judge' Outcome of Iran Talks

Obama's national security advisor also said that differences with Saudi Arabia are mainly over tactics on Middle East policy and not overall strategy. By Uri Friedman

Policy

Senate Holding Iran Sanctions Bill Before Kerry Briefing

Lawmakers are to be briefed by Kerry on Wednesday regarding the status of the ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran. By Global Security Newswire