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Yemen’s children and America’s oil
Our role in the proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran
by Keri Ladner
The Presbyterian missionary who became a revolutionary in Iran
“Howard Baskerville believed there was no separation of religion and politics,” says Reza Aslan, “that democracy was a divine gift.”
Elizabeth Palmer interviews Reza Aslan
The religious fundamentalism that fuels the US-Iran oil standoff
What did the Moral Majority and the Islamic Revolution have in common?
Learning to love Iran
Delphine Minoui planned a weeklong visit to explore her heritage. She stayed for 10 years.
In a forceful speech, President Obama laid out in a few words the best argument for the deal with Iran: there is "no plausible alternative."
If Congress kills the Iran deal, it will leave Obama unable to fulfill his duties as head of state. Yet legislators won't be the ones remembered for the failure.
"I am more hopeful about the Iranian future than the Israeli one. The Iranians are at least willing to admit there is a problem."
by Amy Frykholm
In 2009, U.S. talks with Iran broke down because the U.S. was seeking quick results. It's time to try again.