Iran on HotAir

Iran

Apr 2019

Should ransom have been paid to release American hostage in Uganda?

Ed Morrissey Apr 08, 2019 10:01 AM

“An isolated incident.”

Mar 2019

Not all Democrats are caving to MoveOn’s AIPAC boycott

Karen Townsend Mar 22, 2019 8:41 PM

Not so fast…

Iran appointed to UN Women’s Rights Commission same week a women’s rights lawyer sentenced to 38 years (and 148 lashes)

John Sexton Mar 13, 2019 5:01 PM

“…held at Evin Prison in Tehran”

Feb 2019

Top US commander: No, we have not yet destroyed ISIS — and it won’t happen without us

Ed Morrissey Feb 15, 2019 2:41 PM

ISIS “still has leaders, still has fighters, it still has facilitators, it still has resources…”

Ayatollah Khamenei: ‘Death to America’ really means death to Trump

John Sexton Feb 08, 2019 1:21 PM

“It means down with the American politicians in charge.”

Trump’s convoluted foreign policy statements to CBS

Taylor Millard Feb 03, 2019 6:31 PM

All over the place…not in a good way.

Trump: My intel chiefs told me they were misquoted when they disagreed with me — during public testimony

Allahpundit Feb 01, 2019 4:01 PM

“They said it was fake news.”

Jan 2019

NBC: Trump admin retreating on Syria withdrawal?

Ed Morrissey Jan 05, 2019 1:01 PM

“Clarifying.”

Dec 2018

Trump: Russia and Iran are pretty unhappy about our Syria withdrawal, you know; Update: We won’t retreat, says … France

Ed Morrissey Dec 20, 2018 8:41 AM

Putin: Hey, no problem!

Glum Rubio: Trump’s decision to withdraw from Syria is a colossal mistake

Allahpundit Dec 19, 2018 10:01 PM

Fail.

China takes hostages? Two Canadians held in Huawei dispute

Ed Morrissey Dec 13, 2018 8:41 AM

“China’s revenge will be far worse than detaining a Canadian.”

Hmmm: Canada arrests China telecom exec, will extradite to US

Ed Morrissey Dec 06, 2018 10:01 AM

Coincidence?

Nov 2018

Report: Egypt, Saudis begin push to boost Arab trade with … Israel?

Ed Morrissey Nov 29, 2018 5:21 PM

Skepticism.

Farrakhan leads ‘Death to Israel’ chant in Iran, calls America the ‘Great Satan’

John Sexton Nov 06, 2018 3:01 PM

“Is it not true that you have called America the Great Satan?”

Pompeo: Trump reimposing all sanctions on Iran effective immediately

Ed Morrissey Nov 02, 2018 2:41 PM

Winter, er, Sanctions are Coming.

Oct 2018

Saudis: Okay, okay, Khashoggi murder was planned

Ed Morrissey Oct 25, 2018 2:41 PM

Another day, another story.

Pat Robertson: C’mon, we’re not going to blow up a key Middle East alliance over one little murder

Allahpundit Oct 17, 2018 10:41 PM

“We’ve had so many people killed.”

White House pulls out of treaties with Iran, Palestinians

Jazz Shaw Oct 04, 2018 8:41 AM

Long overdue

United Nations court “orders” U.S. to lift sanctions on Iran

Jazz Shaw Oct 03, 2018 12:31 PM

We’ll tell you where you can file your order, buddy

Sep 2018

Iran is sounding a lot like North Korea did two years ago

Jazz Shaw Sep 22, 2018 2:31 PM

Echoes of Kim Jong-un

Putin: On second thought, maybe Israel isn’t to blame for “tragic chance events”

Ed Morrissey Sep 19, 2018 8:41 PM

Retreat.

Syria shoots down Russian jet, Moscow threatens retaliation — against Israel

Ed Morrissey Sep 18, 2018 6:01 PM

Blowing smoke?

“Unseemly and unprecedented”: Pompeo blasts John Kerry’s nuclear discussions with Iran as “beyond inappropriate”

Allahpundit Sep 14, 2018 8:41 PM

“Actively undermining U.S. policy as a former Secretary of State is literally unheard of.”

Assistant Secretary of State: It would be “very inappropriate” if John Kerry is conducting shadow diplomacy with Iran

Allahpundit Sep 13, 2018 10:01 PM

Coup.

John Kerry won’t deny that he told the Iranians to wait out the Trump presidency

Allahpundit Sep 12, 2018 8:41 PM

Freelance.

Nikki Haley warns of ‘dire’ consequences if Russia and Iran continue attacks on Idlib, Syria

John Sexton Sep 11, 2018 9:21 PM

“Russia pledged to preserve Idlib as a ‘deescalation zone’ and end the war through diplomacy.”

It’s a real shame Kaepernick isn’t on an NFL roster, says … Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Allahpundit Sep 04, 2018 10:41 PM

“Even though he is one of the best Quarterbacks in the league.”

Aug 2018

Reality TV: Why is CBS giving a platform to Winner?

Ed Morrissey Aug 30, 2018 8:41 AM

A tale of two realities.

A new era of safety and peace for Syria, Iraq, brought to you by… Turkey?

Jazz Shaw Aug 27, 2018 12:41 PM

Sure. That sounds just, er… great

Are you scared? Facebook, Twitter say they uncover new meddlers from abroad

Andrew Malcolm Aug 22, 2018 12:01 PM

Here Be Dragons

Iraq may be about to go all in with Iran

Jazz Shaw Aug 08, 2018 10:41 AM

Heading in the wrong direction

It’s official: Trump reimposes Iran sanctions, reverses “horrible” Obama-Kerry deal

Ed Morrissey Aug 06, 2018 12:01 PM

EU: We’ll protect European firms against US enforcement

Jul 2018

Iran: Rejoin JCPOA and maaaaaaybe we’ll chat

Ed Morrissey Jul 31, 2018 3:31 PM

“Humiliation.”

Trump: I’d certainly meet with Iran without preconditions

Allahpundit Jul 30, 2018 8:01 PM

“I’m ready to meet anytime they want to.”

Has North Korea begun dismantling a key missile-test site?

Ed Morrissey Jul 24, 2018 8:01 PM

“… kinda like taking apart the old Chevy while putting fresh tires on the Porsche.”

NBC: Trump’s Iran tweet the launch of major crackdown on Tehran; Trump: Ready for a “real deal”

Ed Morrissey Jul 24, 2018 2:01 PM

Not a “wag the dog.”

Trump to Iran: “NEVER EVER THREATEN THE UNITED STATES AGAIN”

Ed Morrissey Jul 23, 2018 8:41 AM

A “passive reaction”?

Texas to become world’s number 3 oil producer, passing Iran

John Sexton Jul 19, 2018 1:01 PM

“The industry cracked the code on fracking.”

European security agencies: Iranian diplomat led plot to attack Paris conference of opposition groups

Ed Morrissey Jul 03, 2018 10:31 AM

“How convenient.”

Jun 2018

Hard reality: Winner pleading out for 63-month sentence

Ed Morrissey Jun 26, 2018 2:01 PM

Loser.

Protesters swarm Tehran over cratering economy; Update: “Death to … Palestine”?

Ed Morrissey Jun 25, 2018 10:01 AM

A good start?

Trump 2013: Great dealmakers don’t openly celebrate a deal, especially when it’s not complete

Allahpundit Jun 13, 2018 10:01 PM

“It shows weakness to the other side.”

Mitch McConnell: I sure hope Trump brings his eventual North Korea deal to the Senate for ratification

Allahpundit Jun 12, 2018 10:01 PM

Approval.

Iran warns North Korea on Trump: This guy could cancel your nuclear deal before his flight lands in the U.S.

Allahpundit Jun 12, 2018 4:01 PM

Hard lessons.