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Latest hostage ransom scheme cements Biden’s legacy of leaving men behindThe Biden administration disputes that its multiparty agreement to enable Iran to access $6 billion in frozen funds in exchange for the release of Iranian-American hostages is not a ransom since that money technically belongs to Iran anyway. It is the same argument administration officials made nearly a decade ago when, working for President Barack Obama, they agreed to transfer more than $1 billion into Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps coffers. #US-Iran deal 2023-08-23T10:01:54-0700 Restoring America Michael Rubin 1,000 words Rated 2023-08-23T12:02:16-0700 |
WSJ News Exclusive | Iran Slows Buildup of Uranium Needed for WeaponThe effort could help ease tensions with the U.S. as Iran releases four U.S. citizens from prison, and allow the resumption of broader talks over its nuclear program. #US-Iran deal 2023-08-11T10:17:00-0700 The Wall Street Journal Laurence Norman ($) 2,000 words Rated 2023-08-23T12:01:43-0700 |
Iran Releases Four Americans From Evin PrisonThe Americans will remain under house arrest until they are allowed to return to the U.S. in coming weeks, following a monthslong diplomatic push by the Biden administration. #US-Iran deal 2023-08-10T10:20:00-0700 The Wall Street Journal Vivian Salama ($) 2,000 words Rated 2023-08-23T12:01:32-0700 |
Iran has a hostage-taking model. It’s long overdue that the US build a policy around it.Much of the controversy over an Iran hostage agreement has to do with the lack of a multilateral strategy to deter hostage-taking. #US-Iran deal 2023-08-22T12:36:30-0700 Atlantic Council Holly Dagres 2,000 words Rated 2023-08-23T11:59:59-0700 |
Opinion | How Much Is an American Hostage Worth?The long record of negotiating with Iran shows it never pays to pay the mullahs. #US-Iran deal 2023-08-15T16:00:10-0700 The New York Times Bret Stephens ($) 1,000 words Rated 2023-08-23T11:59:32-0700 |