Tag: Iran

“Absent policy, Trump follows other motivations to military force”

by goodolewoody, posted in DONALD TRUMP, Human Interest, IRAN, IRAQ, JARED KUSHNER, Politics

MSNBC

Rachel Maddow reports on Donald Trump’s confused policy toward Syria and concerns about what could motivate Trump to further actions given his lack of principled mooring.

“Khamenei: Iran ‘will not stand idly by’ if sanctions are reimposed”

by goodolewoody, posted in Barack Obama, CONSERVATIVES, CORRUPTION, FINANCIAL SYSTEM, FOREIGN POLICY, IRAN, MONEY, Politics

POLITICUS

The United States "should be aware that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not stand by idly," Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said. | Getty
The United States “should be aware that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not stand by idly,” Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said. | Getty

“Fight for Fallujah: Iraqi forces launch operation to storm city”

by goodolewoody, posted in HOMELAND SECURITY, IRAN, IRAQ, ISIS, ISLAMIC EXTREMISTS, JIHAD, Politics, WAR

MSNBC

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“Iranian commander threatens to close Strait of Hormuz to US”

by goodolewoody, posted in IRAN, ISLAMIC EXTREMISTS, Politics

SALON

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The deputy commander of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard said Iranian forces will close the strategic Strait of Hormuz to the United States and its allies if they “threaten” the Islamic Republic, Iranian state media reported on Wednesday. MORE

“Iran denies supporting US bank hacking”

by goodolewoody, posted in BIG BANKS, CYBER WORLD, HACKING, Human Interest, INTELLIGENCE, IRAN, Politics, US & World News

AFP

© Provided by AFP US Department of Justice employee puts up a poster of seven Iranians indicted on computer hacking charges by a grand jury in the Southern District of New York
© Provided by AFP US Department of Justice employee puts up a poster of seven Iranians indicted on computer hacking charges by a grand jury in the Southern District of New York

“New U.S. visa rules will have some Iran exceptions, irking GOP”

by goodolewoody, posted in IRAN, IRAQ, Politics, SECRETARY JOHN KERRY, Syria

POLITICO

The new visa rules, which target foreigners who are citizens of or who have traveled to Iraq, Iran, Syria or Sudan, were accidentally posted and subsequently removed from the U.S. Embassy in Britain's website. | AP Photo
The new visa rules, which target foreigners who are citizens of or who have traveled to Iraq, Iran, Syria or Sudan, were accidentally posted and subsequently removed from the U.S. Embassy in Britain’s website. | AP Photo

BREAKING NEWS!

by goodolewoody, posted in BREAKING NEWS, PENTAGON, SECRETARY JOHN KERRY, THE MILITARY

THE PENTAGON HAS CONFIRMED

THAT IRAN HAS FREED

THE 10 AMERICAN SAILORS

AND 2 BOATS

THEY HAD DETAINED.

“Iran says 10 detained U.S. sailors freed; no confirmation from U.S. yet”

by goodolewoody, posted in Barack Obama, CNN, FOREIGN POLICY, Human Interest, IRAN, ISLAM, SECRETARY JOHN KERRY

CNN

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“Obama administration looks to penalize Iran over missiles”

by goodolewoody, posted in Barack Obama, FOREIGN POLICY, IRAN, Politics, U.S. STATE DEPT

POLITICO

MISSILES

“They really want a theocracy: The GOP candidates who want to make you bow to their lord”

by goodolewoody, posted in 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, BEN CARSON, Human Interest, IRAN, ISLAM, ISLAMIC EXTREMISTS, Politics, Religion, TALIBAN

SALON

Texas Senator Ted Cruz speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at National Harbor in Maryland February 26, 2015. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS) - RTR4RBXR
Texas Senator Ted Cruz speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at National Harbor in Maryland February 26, 2015. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES – Tags: POLITICS) – RTR4RBXR