Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'iran'

Israeli Ambassador Outlines Demands

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST

Israel seeks a new situation on the ground, says Sallai Meridor, Israel's ambassador to the United States. He says in order for Israel to agree to a cease-fire, the rocket fire from Hamas must stop and Iran should not be allowed to build a terror base on Israel's border.

'Lolita in Tehran' Author Goes 'Silent'

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

Iranian author Azar Nafisi has a new memoir out Tuesday called Things I've Been Silent About. The author of Reading Lolita in Tehran talks about the domineering presence of her unfulfilled mother and her relationship with her father, a former mayor of Tehran under the Shah.

Obama's Approach To U.S. Relations With Iran

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:56:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama said repeatedly during the campaign that he would seek engagement with Iran without preconditions. After Obama was elected, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sent him a congratulatory letter. How is the U.S. relationship with Iran changing?

Iranians Express Hope In Obama

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Iranians are big TV watchers, and they've been watching coverage of the American presidential election. Voice of America says calls and e-mails have been pouring in to their Persian News Network service in support of President-elect Obama.

Iran Poses Early Challenge For Obama Presidency

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:39:00 EST

The Obama administration faces a Rubik's Cube of policy problems in Iran, including Tehran's nuclear activities, its hostility to Israel, its role in Iraq and Afghanistan, its support for Hamas and Hezbollah and the nature of the Islamic Republic itself.

Challenging The Stereotypes Of Modern Iran

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:23:00 EST

In The Ayatollah Begs to Differ, Hooman Majd, an Iranian-American writer and the grandson of an ayatollah, travels behind "Persian walls" to provide a revealing look at modern Iran.

How Bush Can Ease Foreign Policy Transition

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

The Bush administration is paving the way for a smooth transition of power in January. President Bush is reviving relations with Russia and Iran, among others. Slate.com's Fred Kaplan discusses the foreign policy silver linings for Sen. Obama.

Niyaz: From Iran To India To Los Angeles

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:07:00 EDT

Azam Ali and Loga Ramin Torkian, of the Persian-Indian music trio Niyaz, sit down to talk about their new album Nine Heavens. The disc blends modern electronica with old Persian folk songs and mystical Sufi poems. Ali talks about how her transcontinental journey from Iran to India, and then to the U.S., has shaped her music.

Ex-CIA Operative Discusses 'The Devil We Know'

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:14:00 EDT

In his new book, The Devil We Know, former CIA operative Robert Baer argues that Iran is an up-and-coming — and often misunderstood — superpower, with strong influences throughout the Middle East.

Hooman Majd, Considering The Iranian 'Paradox'

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:56:00 EDT

When President Ahmadinejad of Iran spoke at the UN this week, his translator was Hooman Majd. But Majd isn't a professional translator. He's a writer, and his new book is called The Ayatollah Begs to Differ: The Paradox of Modern Iran.

Bush Urges U.N. Opposition To Nuclear Proliferation

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:40:00 EDT

President Bush told the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday that world leaders must continue to oppose nuclear proliferation, and he urged them to enforce sanctions against Iran and North Korea.

Rice: Russia On A Path To Isolation

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:26:00 EDT

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the West must stand up to Moscow. In a major speech Thursday, Rice said Russia's policies have put it on a path to isolation and irrelevance. But while the U.S. is angry with Russia's actions in Georgia, it needs Moscow for other foreign policy challenges from North Korea to Iran. Citics say the Bush admin. is leaving the next president with little leverage when dealing with Russia.

Convention Delegate Robbed While In Minnesota

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Republican convention delegate Gabriel Nathan Schwartz jokingly proposed bombing Iran, saying the U.S. should pay for it by taking Iran's oil. Then something like that happened to him. A woman introduced herself to Schwartz, and the last thing he remembers is the woman fixing drinks in his hotel room. When he woke, she'd taken money, jewelry and more. Police say he lost $120,000, though Schwartz says it was only $50,000.

Global Turmoil: Pakistan, Russia, Georgia, and Iran

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:00:00 EDT

How can their interconnection affect the United States? Senior News Analyst Ted Koppel and Brookings institution president Strobe Talbott explain.

A More Tasteful Side To The Axis Of Evil

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EDT

When you hear Iran, Iraq and North Korea you probably think Axis of Evil, but to Chris Fair, this trio just screams dinner party. Fair, author of the book, Cuisines of the Axis of Evil, talks with Robert Smith about digestive diplomacy.

Obama Calls On Iran To Accept Deal

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

In Paris, Sen. Barack Obama and French President Nicholas Sarkozy stressed areas of commonality. Obama declined to directly criticize President Bush while he is abroad and emphasized that Iran should promptly agree to a deal on its nuclear program.

U.S. Approach To 'Axis Of Evil' Shifts

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The Bush administration is now talking to governments it once shunned. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with the North Korean foreign minister this week. Undersecretary William Burns participated in talks with Iran's nuclear negotiator last weekend. The new, softer approach has angered critics on the right, but it doesn't extend to all "problem countries."

In Israel, Obama Offers Carrot-Stick Iran Policy

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:31:00 EDT

Barack Obama says he'll use "big sticks and big carrots" to negotiate with Iran and persuade the country's leaders not to develop nuclear weapons. Speaking in Israel, he also said he'd push for "tough serious direct diplomacy" with Iran.

Scholar Believes Israel Will Strike Iran Nuclear Sites

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:37:00 EDT

An Israeli professor believes that Israel will attack Iran's nuclear program within the next four to seven months. He bases that timeline on unsuccessful diplomatic efforts and Iranian tehnological advances.

In An Age Of Photoshop, Can You Believe Your Eyes...

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:00:00 EDT

As it gets ever easier to doctor images, will the photograph lose its credibility? A digitally manipulated photo of an Iranian missile launch recently made its way onto major news Web sites, raising concerns about whether images can be trusted. Guests discuss the long history of altered images.

A Nuclear Family Vacation: 10 States, 4 Nations

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Journalist Nathan Hodge is the co-author of the book A Nuclear Family Vacation: Travels in the World of Atomic Weaponry with his wife, Sharon Weinberger. They traveled to ten U.S. states and four foreign countries to visit current nuclear sites, including ones in Nevada, Russia and Iran. He joins Host Liane Hansen to discuss what they learned. ISBN-13: 978-1596913783

U.S. And Iran Discuss Nuclear Plan in Geneva

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Iran has been given two weeks to agree to freeze its uranium enrichment program or face the prospect of new and tougher U.N. sanctions. The timetable stems from seven-country sessions in Geneva, where top-level U.S. and Iranian officials were present.

For U.S., Iran, Will Momentous Become Momentum...

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EDT

The Iranians have been consistent for years — they won't compromise on enriching uranium. The United States insists they must. Can Iran and America bridge this gap? Liane Hansen speaks with Vali Nasr, professor of International Politics at Tufts University's Fletcher School of International Affairs and Adjunct Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.

U.S. Meets With Iran

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

There was a lot of buzz when it was announced that American and Iranian diplomats would sit at the same table for talks on Iran's nuclear program. Just how effective Saturday's talks were remains to be seen. What is clear is that Iran faces a new deadline and the threat of more sanctions.

Weighing the U.S. Move to Send Envoy to Iran Talks

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:31:00 EDT

Scott Simon talks with NPR Correspondent Mike Shuster about the significance of the Bush administration's decision to shift its policy and send an envoy to talks with Iran in Geneva on Saturday.