April 2015
Congress Lacks Sufficient Votes to Block Agreement with Iran
John Boehner has indicated that Republicans lack the votes to block President Obama's veto of the nuclear agreement with Iran. This situation highlights the challenges…
Houthis in Yemen Set Conditions for UN-Mediated Negotiations
The Houthis have conditioned their participation in peace talks on a complete halt to Saudi-led attacks in Yemen. Saudi Arabia, however, insists that military operations…
Four Blackwater Security Officers Sentenced to Prison in Iraq
A U.S. federal judge sentenced a Blackwater security officer to life in prison for his involvement in the 2007 Nisour Square massacre in Baghdad, where…
U.S. Supreme Court Seeks Obama's Administration's Opinion on Iran Compensation Claim
The U.S. Supreme Court is seeking the government's opinion on whether to accept an appeal from the Central Bank of Iran regarding a $1.75 billion…
Rouhani's Official Invitation to Erdogan; Efforts in Parliament to Cancel the Visit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to visit Tehran, but over 50 Iranian parliament members are attempting to block his entry due to recent…