The Iranian Nuclear Game

U.S. President George W. Bush speaking to press
The United States said Dec. 21 that the Dec. 3 National Intelligence Summary should not be taken as a reason to decrease the urgency of containing Iran's nuclear ambitions. [more]
Iranian students hold banner supporting nuclear energy
Iran has regained -- and is keeping a firm grip on -- its nuclear bargaining chip to use in negotiations with Washington, but the Bush administration's patience could be wearing thin. [more]
Geopolitical Diary Graphic -- FINAL
December 18, 2007 0259 GMT
Russia said Monday that it has delivered its first fuel shipment to the Iranian power plant at Bushehr, fulfilling a long-standing agreement. [more]
U.S. National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley at a press conference
The release of a new U.S. National Intelligence Estimate that says Iran quit work on its nuclear weapons program four years ago marks a momentous shift in the dynamics of the Middle East. [more]
Geopolitical Weekly
Graphic for Geopolitical Intelligence Report
A new U.S. National Intelligence Estimate says Iran halted its nuclear weapons program in 2003. [more]