Posts about Iran Nuclear Program as of October 15, 2009

State and local governments that want to divest themselves of investments in companies which do business in Iran will be allowed to do so with a proposed law that the US House of Representatives approved Wednesday 14 October. No new sanctions on Iran are envisaged, but companies that invest more than $20 million in Iran’s energy sector can be targeted and their shares sold by state and municipal investment agencies. The federal government has the exclusive right to conduct foreign policy, but would waive its right in this case, if the Senate passes the law as well.

AP - The House on Wednesday sent a message to Iran that pursuit of nuclear capability will not go unpunished, approving legislation that allows state and local governments to curtail investments in international corporations doing business in Iran’s energy sector. More here: (AP)”> (AP)”>House allows states to sell funds linked to Iran (AP)

Posted in Left Wing Idiocy, Politics, Law, & Economics, The Press Machine, War on Terror/Axis of Evil, conservative by AlexinCTA couple of weeks back all the libs (I think Stogy was one of those arguing this, so I am OK using the term “libs” here) were pointing out how diplomacy and talk had finally made stuff happened - the US gave up efforts in putting a missile defense shield in place to shoot down Iranian missiles to please the Russians in return for them backing us up on the initiative to confront Iran with the knowledge of their new illicit nuclear processing plant - and pointing out how the Obama WH was finally going to get though on Iran.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin warns that talking about sanctions against Iran could ruin negotiations with Tehran over its nuclear program. View original post here:  Putin: Iran sanctions talk premature

Bolton suggests nuclear attack on Iran Daniel Luban, LobeLog, Oct 13 2009 This Friday, the American Enterprise Institute will host an event addressing the question “Should Israel attack Iran?” The event includes, among others, Iran über-hawk Michael Rubin and infamous torture lawyer John Yoo , but the real star is likely to be John Bolton , the former UN ambassador whose right-of-Attila views left him an outcast even within the second Bush administration.

A brief world news roundup for 15 October 2009. United States & the Americas US Senate – Confronting Al-Qaeda: Understanding the Threat in Afghanistan and Beyond; Hearing before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Treasury Dept – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today targeted the senior leadership of the Kongra-Gel, designating as significant foreign narcotics traffickers, Murat KARAYILAN, the head of the Kongra-Gel, and high-ranking

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin warned major powers on Wednesday against intimidating Iran and said talk of sanctions against the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme was “premature”. Putin, who many diplomats, analysts, and Russian citizens believe is still Russia’s paramount leader despite stepping down as president last year, was speaking after U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Moscow for two days of talks.

When President Obama announced at the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh late last month that Iran had built a secret nuclear plant in Qom, southwest of Tehra 6 Vote(s)

AFP - A religious freedom watchdog Wednesday urged US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to discuss repression in Iran during upcoming talks on its controversial nuclear program. More here:  (AFP)”> (AFP)”>Clinton urged to discuss religious rights with Iran (AFP)

Iran-US-Russia Deal on Enrichment, The Sequel Latest Iran Video: Selling Ahmadinejad’s Economic Plan (13 October) Iran: The Latest on Mehdi Karroubi The Latest from Iran (14 October): Watching Karroubi, Rafsanjani, and the Supreme Leader’s Health Receive our latest updates by email or RSS SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FEED Buy Us A Cup of Coffee? Help Enduring America Expand Its Coverage and Analysis 0615 GMT: Meanwhile, in the “West”, there has been a notable switch from the nuclear issue to “human rights” to challenge the Obama Administration’s engagement with the Ahmadinejad Government.

Assuming both parties are equal, the purpose of negotiation is to give something away to get something in return. That thing can be tangible like a contract to build fighter planes or something intangible like a promise to order fighter planes. Usually the tangible thing is better but intangible can be as beneficial assuming the party you’re dealing with is doing so in good faith. Recently President Obama, aka Give Away Artist, gave away SDI (Strategic Defense Initiative) installations planned for Eastern Europe.

Palestinians and Palestinian supporters gathered Wednesday evening to protest the speech by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who spoke about peace and his time as prime minister during his visit to UK on Wednesday at the Singletary Center for the Arts. Photo by Allie Garza | Staff By Cassidy Herrington Rose Avenue paralleled the divide between Israel and Palestine Wednesday evening with the arrival of Israel’s former prime minister Ehud Olmert.

JPOST Israel is planning to carry out military attacks in Iran after December, a French magazine reported Thursday overnight. According to a report in Le canard enchainé quoted by Israel Radio, Jerusalem has already ordered from a French food manufacturer high-quality combat rations for soldiers serving in elite units and also asked reservists of these units staying abroad to return to Israel.

October 14th, 2009Rabbi SamuelLeave a commentGo to comments Why Are Jews Liberals?By Norman PodhoretzDoubleday, 337 pages, $27Some of you may be surprised to know that shortly before Rosh Hashanah, President Obama made a conference call with more than 1000 rabbis, encouraging them to speak about the health-care reform in their sermons this year. Because of my belief in the separation of Church and State issues, I will respectfully decline.

BEIJING (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin warned major powers on Wednesday against intimidating Iran and said talk of sanctions against the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme was “premature”. Putin, who many diplomats, analysts, and Russian citizens believe is still Russia’s paramount leader despite stepping down as president last year, was speaking after U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Moscow for two days of talks.

AFP - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that it was “too early” to discuss sanctions against Iran, as world powers try to defuse the standoff over Tehran’s disputed nuclear programme. View original post here:  (AFP)”> (AFP)”>‘Too early’ to focus on Iran sanctions: Russia’s Putin (AFP)

AP - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin warned Wednesday that talking about sanctions against Iran could ruin negotiations with Tehran over its nuclear program. Read the original: (AP)”> (AP)”>Putin: Iran sanctions talk premature (AP)

Darya Korsunskaya / Reuters : Russia’s Putin warns against intimidating Iran   —  BEIJING (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin warned major powers on Wednesday against intimidating Iran and said talk of sanctions against the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme was “premature”.

The western world is really worried at the revelation by Iran of a new Uranium enrichment facility, which it wants to also throw open for UN inspection. The unexpected move comes on the heels of Iran declaring that it wants to develop Uranium enrichment facilities for peaceful purposes. That is the route every other country in the world has taken to finally make nuclear weapons. Iran is under immense pressure from US and Europe for dropping the nuclear designs, and they are able to get the support of Russia recently on the Iranian issue.

AFP - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said here Wednesday that it was “too early” to discuss sanctions against Iran over its disputed nuclear programme. More here: (AFP)”> (AFP)”>Russia’s Putin says ‘too early’ for Iran sanctions (AFP)

President Barack Obama should give back the Nobel Peace Prize.  In fact, not only should he give back this prize, he should preemptively reject any further honors which might be bestowed upon him, as he is clearly not worthy and never will be. There are many people who have argued that the prize was awarded “prematurely.”  This, of course, is nonsense.  After all, what could Obama do that would make him worthy of a Nobel Peace Prize?  So far, he barely managed to convince the most powerful nation

I can’t believe what I am reading today in the news. Barack Obama has agreed, in principle, to allow Russian weapons inspectors into our nuclear missile bases. No mention is made in the article that the U.S. would be able to inspect and count their missiles and warheads. The Obama Administration seems to be more concerned with assuaging (new term for appeasing) Russian concerns about our nuclear arms.

World. Analysts say Iran’s leaders may have what they want: the apparent ability to make a weapon, and attention.

President Obama promised a transparent government and a break from the ways of the past. Finally, he has delivered on that promise. However, I don’t imagine many thought he meant that it would involve other countries and our own national security. If this latest gambit for “Reset” is to entice Russia to start playing nice and forgo their commercial interests with Iran, it appears that the Obama administration will stop at nothing in their pursuit of Russia.Fox News | Tentative Inspection Program Would Allow Russia to Visit U.S.

Oct15 News Anchor AP – Treasury SecretaryTimothy Geithner is “ultimately responsible” for regulators’ failure to rein in massive bonus payments at American International Group because he led the agencies that provided AIG’s lifelines, according to a bailout watchdog.Read the Full StoryWatchdog: Treasury and Fed failed in AIG oversight (AP) Share and Enjoy:Related News PostsOctober 4, 2009 — UN nuclear watchdog sees turning point over Iran (AP) – 1426th Top News ItemOctober 4, 2009 — UN nuclear watchdog sees turning point over Iran (AP) – 1418th Top News ItemOctober 3, 2009 — Regulators close banks in Colorado, Mich., Minn.

According to Western diplomats, Iran promised ‘to send about 80 percent of its stockpile of low-enriched uranium to Russia and France for processing and return to Tehran to replenish dwindling fuel stocks for a reactor in the capital that produces isotopes for cancer care.’ Iran’s low-enriched uranium stocks total around 1.5 metric tons. Received fuel would be refined to 20 percent. To meet the requirements for a year and a half of said reactor in Tehran, Iran needs up to 300kg of nuclear fuel.

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives sent a message to Iran on Wednesday that pursuit of nuclear capability will not go unpunished. It approved legislation that allows state and local governments to curtail investments in international corpor …

Besides a Nobel Peace Prize, I can’t think of anything President Obama’s so-called “smart power” has gotten for the US. Pakistani’s still hate us , maybe even more than they did before. There is no doubt the U.S. is losing this PR battle. The bill was designed to redefine and restart the US-Pakistan relationship – to replace years of mistrust and doubt here about the U.S., which is widely thought to have used Pakistan for three decades instead of actually helping its people advance.

AFP - The US House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday to ramp up economic pressure on Tehran over its suspect nuclear program by punishing firms that do business in Iran’s energy sector.

Atlas Shrugs published (Notice I somewhat changed the layout - David) The man can’t pull the trigger on jihad. He enjoys pulling the trigger on the Jews and other non-believers ….Israel, Honduras, Columbia, Japan, Tibet, among others he has kicked to the curb in his short but disastrous nine months in office. He is weak with forsworn enemies but strongarms our friends. It must be a sheer delight to witness this meltdown as … a citizen of another country. America finally gets her comeuppance by her own hand.

U.S. efforts to disrupt terrorist financing schemes have put organizations such as Al Qaida in dire financial straits. That was the assessment of Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing David S. Cohen , in a speech Monday at the ABA/ABA Money Laundering Enforcement Conference . The speech was an opportunity to highlight counter-terrorist financing efforts while calling for increased cooperation between the government and the private financial sector. Even a cursory review of the application of U.S.

Eastday-Iran dismisses Western sanction threats over nuclear program (Eastday.com) A member of Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission dismissed on Tuesday the significance of Western sanction threats over its disputed nuclear program, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. Iran dismisses Western sanction threats over nuclear program (People’s Daily) A member of Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission dismissed on Tuesday the significance of Western sanction threats over its disputed nuclear program, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.

We’ve been burned before so I was going to ignore it, but now Stephanopoulos has picked it up. Good enough for ABC, good enough for Hot Air!Michael Ledeen says he’s in a coma, the Antimullah site says he’s dead and that it’ll be announced tomorrow morning. Let’s get a jump on it, in the very unlikely event that it’s true.His condition had already seriously deteriorated over the last months, aggravated by his nervous condition due to [1] his inability to solve the problems created by his manipulation

on October 15th, 2009 The House on Wednesday sent a message to Iran that pursuit of nuclear capability will not go unpunished, approving legislation that allows state and local governments to curtail investments in international corporations doing business in Iran’s energy sector…. Sponsored Topics:Iran - Middle East - Business - Society and Culture - Business and EconomyRead more here: House lets states get rid of Iran-linked funds businessAdd to del.icio.usDigg ThisSubscribe to RSS

by JasonPresident Obama had the pundits and international taste testers howling “breakthrough” when he decided to scrap the central European missile defense shield. A point of contention with Russia that plagued relations between Russia and the U.S. during the Bush years. On the other hand, it increased cooperation, security, and confidence among other European countries. However, the Obama administration insisted that it needed Russia in order to bring Iran to the table and away from its nuclear ambitions.

This post was written by News Guy on October 14, 2009 Posted Under: News, World News“Negotiations have failed, and so too have sanctions,” Bolton said, echoing his previously-stated belief that sanctions will prove ineffectual in changing Tehran’s behavior. “So we’re at a very unhappy point — a very unhappy point — where unless Israel is prepared to use nuclear weapons against Iran’s program , Iran will have nuclear weapons in the very near future.”

Can’t say I didn’t warn Mr. Hopey-Changey. Now that you have fatuously pissed off our allies by taking away the long-range missile shield from the Poles and Czechs in an obvious attempt to entice the Russians into joining the U.S. in sanctions against Iran, and now that you have been given the Russian finger in return,  I have just one question:   How does it feel to be played like a fool, Obama? Get used to it .

AP - The House on Wednesday sent a message to Iran that pursuit of nuclear capability will not go unpunished, approving legislation that allows state and local governments to curtail investments in international corporations doing business in Iran’s energy sector.

This madness has to end Fox News Russia and the United States have tentatively agreed to a weapons inspection program that would allow Russians to visit nuclear sites in America to count missiles and warheads. The plan, which Fox News has learned was agreed to in principle during negotiations, would constitute the most intrusive weapons inspection program the U.S. has ever accepted.

AP – The House on Wednesday sent a message to Iran that pursuit of nuclear capability will not … Read the rest here: (AP)”> (AP)”>House allows states to sell funds linked to Iran (AP)

AP – The House on Wednesday sent a message to Iran that pursuit of nuclear capability will not go unpunished, approving legislation that allows state and… Read the original here: (AP)”> (AP)”>House allows states to sell funds linked to Iran (AP)

Talking with Sen. Arlen Specter on a small, select new media call. Introductions begun… Opening statement from Specter, “the big issue on the agenda is comprehensive health care . … public option… “transformational medicine…” Eve G: “I want to get into your heart. Do you have the heart of a Democrat?” Specter: Parents were an FDR Democrat… “I was a JFK Democrat. … In the Senate I tried to bring back moderation…” I’ve been more aligned On the stimulus, I just couldn’t stand with the Republicans.

Pete , not only has Obama badly embarrassed himself but he’s also made many moderate supporters look awfully foolish. They vouched for his savvy negotiating skills, assuring us that Obama wouldn’t sell our allies in Poland and the Czech Republic down the river for nothing. (If you’re going to betray allies, at least don’t go home empty-handed.) But even more critical, Obama’s Iran-engagement strategy was strongly supported by moderates and mainstream Jewish organizations.

It was a revealing day for U.S. Middle East policy. In one corner, the UN Security Council pondered the Goldstone report. U.S. Deputy Ambassador Alejandro Wolff was diplomatically precise and morally obtuse. Procedurally, the matter didn’t belong at the council, he explained. And as for the substance: “But we do take seriously the allegations in the report,” Wolff said. He urged Israel to “seriously investigate” the allegations while deploring Hamas’ incapability to undertake self-examination.

Times Online Analysis: US, Russians divided on how to push Iran The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s failure to win Russian support for tougher talk on Iran exposed a divide between the two powers on how best to push Iran into accepting limits on its nuclear ambitions. The setback does not doom …

The House on Wednesday sent a message to Iran that pursuit of nuclear capability will not go unpunished, approving legislation that allows state and 9 Vote(s)

Senators Bob Casey and Sam Brownback are asking Barack Obama to sign the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act into law. The bill, introduced by Casey and Brownback in May, provides a clear and legitimate legal basis for states to divest pension funds from Iran’s energy sector. Eighteen states have already divested from the Iranian energy sector. But, as the senators explain, doing so means “operating in a legal fog, unsure if the laws will get struck down under the doctrine of federal preemption.” Their bill, if signed into law, lifts that fog.

What a difference a few weeks make. On September 24, the New York Times reported this : President Obama, in his first visit to the opening of the United Nations General Assembly, made progress . . . on two key issues, wringing a concession from Russia to consider tough new sanctions against Iran and securing support from Moscow and Beijing for a Security Council resolution to curb nuclear weapons. The successes came as Mr.

What, exactly, is being fought in Afghanistan?By M. Reza Pirbhai[Reproduced here from counterpunch.org - PTH]With US and NATO commanders on the battlefield of Afghanistan calling for more troops, how best to defeat the Taliban is being hotly debated by Washington’s policy-makers and their media pundits. Yet, nowhere are the types of questions posed by Arundhati Roy (the acclaimed Indian novelist and social activist) on a recent visit to Pakistan to be heard in the mainstream US discourse.

Patrick Goodenough CNSNews October 14, 2009 A d v e r t i s e m e n t Hopes that Russia might be more accommodating following the Obama administration’s missile defense shift appeared premature on Tuesday, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton found no support at the Kremlin for tightening sanctions against Iran. A senior U.S. official traveling with Clinton had said before her meetings that she would press Russian leaders on “what specific forms of pressure Russia would be prepared to join us and our other allies in if Iran fails to live up to its obligations” on the nuclear dispute.