Topic: Iran

Iranian Aftermath: Can Obama Close the Deal?

Crosswalk - 930 days ago
On December 7, 1978, President Jimmy Carter was asked if he thought the Shah of Iran would survive the crisis that threatened to birth history's first theocratic-terrorist state. in President Barack Obama's initial responses to the historic opportunity in Iran, which were ...

Iranian expats in US divided on Obama speech

AFP American Edition - 1053 days ago
Iranian-Americans on Friday hailed President Barack Obama's message on the Persian new year as a positive step towards healing the rift with Tehran, while others insisted that the only way forward was to oust Iran's Islamic regime. "Calling Nowruz "a moment of ...
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Iranian expats in US cheer fantastic Obama speech

AFP American Edition - 1053 days ago
=(Picture)=Anik Arakel let out a heartfelt sigh of happiness as she listened to US President Barack Obama wishing the Iranian people " They've always mentioned and congratulated Iranians on our new year, but never quite like this," Arakel said.Reagan was elected to ...
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Former top diplomats urge next president to engage Iran

AFP American Edition - 1188 days ago
Former US secretaries of state on Monday urged the next US president to work closely with key allies, engage with Iran, and avoid ruptures with awkward partners Russia and China.Colin Powell, Madeleine Albright, Warren Christopher, James Baker and Henry Kissinger gave advice ...
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Today in history - Nov. 4

AP News - 1556 days ago
On Nov. 4, 1979, the Iran Hostage Crisis Began As Militants Stormed the U.S. Embassy in TehranToday is Sunday, Nov. 4, the 308th day of 2007. There are 57 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Nov. 4, 1979, the Iran ...
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