IRAN WAR THREAT ESCALATES

The possibility of a U.S. or Israeli war against Iran remained a threat during President George W. Bush"s second term, but Barack Obama began his presidency adopting a less confrontational approach. Initially the new administration promoted diplomatic means of settling the conflict, trying to engage with Iran, but a military resolution now seems more of a possibility. Iran"s refusal to compromise, its openly anti-American position, and refusal to...