Library Documents on Iran's Nuclear Program
July 20, 2006
The United States stands at a crossroads. Two months ago, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice articulated what amounted to a fundamental shift in American policy when she announced that, as part of its commitment to a diplomatic solution of the deepening nuclear stand-off with Tehran, the Bush administration was prepared to offer Iran an...
July 20, 2006
I am most grateful for your kind invitation to discuss American policy toward Iran. Sadly, recent events, most notably the Iranian-sponsored attacks against Israel from Lebanon and Gaza--have made this discussion more urgent than ever. But that is what often happens when successive administrations, of both political parties and of various...
July 20, 2006
SEN. TOM COBURN (R-OK): The Federal Financial Management and International Security, Subcommittee of Government Affairs and Homeland Security will come to order.
I want to welcome all of our guests. I have thoroughly read your testimony, even those that have come somewhat late. I appreciate the efforts that you have made to inform this...
July 20, 2006
More than any other issue, the nuclear question has exposed the divisions within the clerical establishment’s over Iran’s international orientation. To be sure, Iran’s contending factions are united on the need to sustain a vibrant nuclear research program, but the prospect of actually crossing the nuclear threshold in defiance...
July 20, 2006
In my remarks today I will address four general issues: 1) the nature of Iran’s nuclear ambitions, 2) the current state and likely prospects of the negotiations between Europe and Iran, 3) US policy options and possible alternatives to those options, and 4) the important role for Congress in resolving the nuclear issue. By way of preface, I...
July 18, 2006
Head of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said here Tuesday that if the UN Security Council wants to issue a resolution making suspension of uranium enrichment mandatory, Majlis under current conditions might consider suspending Iran's NPT membership.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of today's Majlis...
July 17, 2006
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QUESTION: Regarding Iran, Russia has agreed in principle to imposing political and economic sanctions if Iran fails to fulfill the resolution. . . .
July 16, 2006
Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi here Sunday said that time has been ripe for Iran and Europe to enter into detailed talks on a package of incentives offered to Tehran by the Group 5+1.
July 15, 2006
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Q: Mr. President, let me address my question to both of you. There has been a lot of concerns about proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. And having discussed this issue, could you share the results of your talks? And also, if you could let me, we all can see that you enjoy good personal relationships, but do you notice any...
July 13, 2006
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QUESTION: Will you support [President Bush] concerning the resolution against Iran?