Iran & Region I: Search for Stability
Nasser Hadian
European Ministers: Avoid New Sanctions
On January 21, four foreign ministers warned against passing new sanctions legislation in an op-ed for http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/on-irans-nuclear-programs-give-d…-
Supreme Leader: Letter to American Youth
In reaction to the Charlie Hebdo attacks, Iran’s supreme leader appealed to American and European youth to not blindly accept stereotypes of Muslims.
Congress: Heated Debate on New Sanctions
Several U.S. lawmakers have challenged the Obama administration’s approach to nuclear talks with Iran.
State of the Union: Obama on Iran
On January 20, President Barack Obama warned Congress that he would veto any new sanctions bill that “threatens to undo” diplomatic progress with Iran.
Geneva Nuke Talks: Limited Progress
On January 18, the world’s six major powers and Iran made limited progress in talks on Tehran’s controversial nuclear program.
US, UK Leaders Rally Against New Sanctions
On January 16, President Barack Obama and U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron urged U.S. lawmakers not to pass new sanctions legislation.
U.S. Updates Iran Travel Warning
On January 16, the State Department warned that dual-national Iranian-Americans “may encounter difficulty in depart