InternationalCommentary
Bad Iran Deal Breeds Warranted Skepticism
On Wednesday, President Obama will make a personal push to sell the flawed Iran deal to the American public and Congress. The president’s efforts to… Read More
InternationalNews
Rand Paul: Congress Will Reject the Iran Deal
Sen. Rand Paul believes that the United States Congress will reject the Obama administration’s nuclear deal with Iran. “There’s a very good chance that Congress… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How the Iran Deal Complicates Israel’s Approach to Iran
The Vienna Agreement overseeing Iran’s nuclear program brought no joy to Tel Aviv. “Israel is not bound by this deal with Iran,” declared Prime Minister… Read More
InternationalCommentary
What the Death of a Senior al-Qaeda Terrorist Means for the U.S.
The Pentagon announced that terrorist and leader of the al-Qaeda (AQ) based Khorasan Group, Muhsin al-Fadhli, was killed in a drone strike earlier this month…. Read More
InternationalCommentary
Yes, There Are Good Alternatives to the Iran Deal (Besides War)
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei recently tweeted an image that represented President Obama with a gun to his own head with the caption, “If any… Read More
InternationalNews
Under ISIS Rule: A Regime That Victimizes Its Women
ISIS has identified a key demographic from which it can derive strength and power: women. From sexual violence to exploiting Western women as public relations… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Taliban Leader’s Death Could Strengthen ISIS
The Afghan government has reported that Taliban supreme leader Mullah Mohammed Omar died at a hospital in Pakistan two years ago. The Taliban has not… Read More
InternationalCommentary
What John Kerry Gets Wrong About the Senate, Treaties and the Iran Deal
At a hearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Secretary of State John Kerry was asked why the administration did not submit the Iran nuclear… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Q&A: Turkey’s New Push to Fight ISIS And What It Means for US
Turkey, a NATO member, conducted multiple airstrikes over the weekend in both Syria and Northern Iraq. Here’s what you need to know from Luke Coffey,… Read More
InternationalNews
This Jewish Democrat Assemblyman Was Arrested Over Protesting Iran Deal
New York Assemblyman Dov Hikind was arrested Thursday during a protest against the Iran nuclear deal outside Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer’s Manhattan office. The conservative… Read More
InternationalCommentary
5 Alternatives to the Iran Deal
Over the past several days, the Obama administration has been working hard to persuade Congress and the American people that the recently negotiated deal with… Read More
InternationalNews
Lindsey Graham: Iran Deal ‘Worst Mistake’ Obama’s Made
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., slammed President Obama for being a clueless president when it comes to policy in the Middle East. “President Obama doesn’t know… Read More
InternationalNews
1979 on Repeat? Opponents Accuse Obama of Mishandling Hostage Issue With Iran
1979 may be repeating itself. Opponents of President Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran have complained that it does not help the fate of four American… Read More
InternationalNews
Meet the Four Americans Held Hostage By Iran
President Obama’s Iran deal has drawn criticism over one omission: It does not affect the four Americans being held hostage by the Iranian government. These Americans… Read More
InternationalCommentary
5 Takeaways from Obama Officials on the Iran Deal
Today, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on the (deeply flawed) Iran deal with Secretary of State John Kerry, Secretary of Energy Ernest… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Why 12,000 Rallied in Times Square Against Iran Nuke Deal
I had the honor of representing The Heritage Foundation this week at a “Stop Iran Now” rally in New York City’s Times Square. Over 12,000… Read More
InternationalAnalysis
Meet 7 Dangerous Iranians Who Will No Longer Be Sanctioned
Iran has a long history of supporting violence and terrorism within the Middle East, as well as around the world. The following list is a… Read More
InternationalCommentary
15 Questions on Iran That Should Be Asked in Senate Hearing
On Thursday morning the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), chaired by Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., will meet to hold its first hearing on the Iran… Read More
InternationalNews
How an Israeli Hospital Builds Bridges With Syria by Caring for the War’s Wounded
ZEFAT, Israel—An Israeli hospital near the border with Syria quietly has become a sanctuary for Syrians wounded in their country’s bloody civil war. For going… Read More
InternationalCommentary
5 Reasons Lawmakers Should Ignore the UN Vote and Reject Iran Deal
The United Nations Security Council unanimously voted Monday morning to support the Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. President Obama… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Deal From Tehran’s Perspective
Want to judge the value of an international deal? Grade it not by measuring what it means to the United States, but what it means… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Deal’s Financial Lifeline: How Much Iran Will Pocket
One of the most troubling elements of the Iranian nuclear deal is the financial lifeline it throws to Tehran by lifting the punitive economic sanctions… Read More
InternationalCommentary
4 Big Red Flags in the Iran Deal
Once a major diplomatic agreement is inked, the world typically reacts by holding its breath, waiting to see if it will all turn out alright…. Read More
InternationalCommentary
Obama Is Striking Deals With Some of the World’s Most Odious Regimes
First Cuba. Now Iran. It can be painful watching President Obama strike deals with some of the world’s most odious regimes. But as the spotlight… Read More
InternationalCommentary
No, We Can’t Say It’s Only Up to the Arabs to Fight ISIS in Iraq
Some argue that ISIS in Iraq is an Arab problem. Ergo, it should be Arab boots on the ground that kick the land-grabbing insurgency from… Read More
InternationalCommentary
4 Reasons Iran Deal Would Take Us Closer to Nuclear War
President Obama finally got his long sought after nuclear deal with Iran. But as many have said from the very beginning, no deal is better… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Iran Deal Shows It’s Better to Be an American Adversary Than Friend
The Obama administration has just allowed a stated enemy of the United States to have the capability to enrich uranium. As part of the Iran… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Cartoon: Obama’s ‘Red Line’
The Heritage Foundation’s Jim Phillips wrote about the Iran deal earlier this week: The Obama administration’s nuclear agreement with Iran has major flaws that could… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Obama Doubles Down on Using UN to Undermine Congress
News reports confirmed this week that President Obama intends to submit the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, to the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Major Loopholes in the Iran Deal
The July 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action between Iran and a multiple other nations (China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United… Read More
