Administration dismissed Israeli intel on Iran’s nuke program as ‘misleading’

Administration dismissed Israeli intel on Iran’s nuke program as ‘misleading’

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The administration of President Barack Obama has rejected Israel’s assessment of Iran’s nuclear capabilities and readiness to reduce its program. Officials said the U.S. intelligence community has dismissed Israel’s assessment of Iran’s nuclear program amid P5+1 negotiations with Teheran.  They said the Israeli assessment of an imminent weapons-capable Iran was […]

Obama said to suspend Iran sanctions without informing Congress

Obama said to suspend Iran sanctions without informing Congress

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has ordered an easing of U.S. sanctions on Iran ahead of any nuclear agreement. Congressional sources said Obama has diminished U.S. sanctions on Iran over the last five months. They said numerous sanctions were suspended or lifted with the election of President Hassan Rowhani without informing Congress. […]

Smiles in Iran: U.S. government shutdown, Obama overtures lower the heat on regime

Smiles in Iran: U.S. government shutdown, Obama overtures lower the heat on regime

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Iran’s economy is enjoying short term benefits from the shutdown of the U.S. government and the Obama administration’s bid to reconcile with the Teheran regime. Congressional aides said the Senate, controlled by Obama’s Democratic Party, has delayed hearings to consider additional sanctions on Iran. They cited hearings that had been […]