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Obama administration expands sanctions against Iran

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

The Obama administration on Wednesday expanded sanctions against Iran, adding four subsidiaries and a person all connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard to the list of those facing business limitations.

Obama: Iran sanctions can still be avoided but are the next step

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

President Barack Obama on Tuesday left the door open for the Iranian regime to avoid new U.N. sanctions, but said the measures were the "next step" to counter its nuclear ambitions.

How Obama can reverse Iran’s dangerous course

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

President Obama has a once-in-a-generation opportunity over the next few months to help make the world a dramatically safer place. It's not by negotiating an arms deal with Russia, or strengthening the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, or by making that elusive climate-change deal with the Chinese, worthy though those initiatives may ...

President Obama Speaks Out on Iran Violence

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

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 ...

In China, Obama to Press for Tough Stance on Iran

Monday, November 16th, 2009

SHANGHAI — President Obama, fresh from making progress in his efforts to get Russia on board for possible tough new sanctions against Iran, arrived in China on Sunday, where he will attempt the even more difficult task of prodding China’s leaders to get tough on Iran.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Blasts US Actions

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Iran's parliament speaker, Ali Larijani, has criticized U.S. President Barack Obama, arguing that his promise to change U.S. policy toward Tehran amounts to nothing.

U.S. says can give Iran time to okay nuclear deal

Monday, November 9th, 2009

VIENNA (Reuters) - The United States is willing to give Iran time to decide whether to accept a U.N. draft deal meant to allay suspicions it is after atomic bombs but which has drawn Iranian objections, a U.S. diplomat said on Monday.

Obama notes anniversary of Iran embassy takeover

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama noted Wednesday's 30th anniversary of the takeover of the U.S.

It’s Obama’s Call

Monday, October 5th, 2009

How to proceed in Afghanistan will be among the most difficult and fateful decisions that President Obama ever makes. But he's the one who has to decide, not his generals. The men with the stars on their shoulders -- and I say this with enormous respect for their patriotism and ...

Iran’s president says Obama made a big mistake

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's president said Saturday that President Barack Obama made a big mistake when he accused the country of hiding a newly revealed nuclear site that Iran claims it reported to the U.N. even earlier than required.