The featured programs for the Iran Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1045 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 08:33:19 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel testified on his nomination to be secretary of defense. Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military. He was introduced at the hearing by former Senators John Warner (R-VA) and Sam Nunn (D-NC). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Antonio Mendez spoke about the Iranian hostage crisis and a secret operation to save Americans in Iran during the turmoil in which he took a role as a Hollywood producer scouting out locations for a fake science fiction movie titled "Argo." During the Iran Hostage Crisis in 1979, six Americans escaped from the U.S. embassy in Tehran and hid in the city. The CIA launched a covert operation to find and get them out of the country. Mr. Mendez spoke at an event hosted by the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308318-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308405-101 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He began by talking about the life of the late Ambassador Chris Stevens, who was killed at an attack of the U.S. embassy in Libya. He said "the events of the last two weeks are not simply an assault on America," but an assault on the ideals of the U.N. He also spoke about Iran's nuclear program, warning that "the United States will do what we must to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the upcoming upcoming P-5+1 talks on Iran's nuclear program. P-5+1 refers to the permanent five members of the United Nations Security Council (France, the United Kingdom, China, Russia, and the United States), plus Germany. Topics included the possibility of U.S. action against Iran, diplomacy, and reasons why Iran might be willing to negotiate. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305996-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305996-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman Martin Dempsey testified on the violence in Syria. Several committee members pressed for military action against the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Secretary Panetta and General Dempsey said that the Pentagon is reviewing its options, but the situation in Syria is much more complicated than Libya and that an international consensus would be required before any military strikes. Secretary Panetta also told the committee that the unrest in Syria has weakened Iran's position in the region. Both witnesses confirmed that Iran is supplying the Assad regime with weapons and other assistance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304769-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304769-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama held his first formal news conference of the year in the Brady Press Briefing Room. He spoke about his economic proposals, the state of the housing market, and providing mortgage assistance to veterans. He also answered questions on a variety of topics including policy toward Iran, relations with Israel, and violence in Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304774-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304774-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. He said that Israel could not afford to wait much longer for diplomacy and sanctions to deter Iran's nuclear program, noting that sanctions were hurting Iran's economy but Tehran's nuclear program continued to move forward. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304740-7 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the annual meeting of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee abut U.S. relations with Israel and the situation in the Middle East. In his remarks he outlined his administration's policies in the region and cautioned against any premature military action against Iran and its nuclear program, but also said that America was ready to strike Iran should sanctions fail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304719-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304719-3 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about nuclear proliferation in Iran and North Korea. Topics included North Korea's agreement to a moratorium on long range missile following the death of Kim Jong Il, Iran's lack of transparency with nuclear activities and its upcoming elections, and the prescriptions for responses from U.S. policymakers. After their discussion, they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304705-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304705-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Middle East experts talked about the impact of a nuclear-armed Iran on the Middle East region and the world. The panelists focused much of their discussion on the differing policies between the U.S. and Israel in dealing with Iran. Former Israeli Deputy Defense Foreign Minister said despite media reports, Israel is not "trigger happy" about attacking Iran. The program includes questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304533-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304533-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Experts on Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Iran talked about the history of relations between the countries and their role in regional security. Among the topics they addressed were the histories of conflicts between the nations, Turkey's role as a secular country, and the history of conflict between Turkey and Saudi Arabia. They panelists answered questions from the audience following their prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303278-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303278-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner spoke to reporters about sanctions and new actions the U.S. wwould take in reaction to Iran's nuclear arms program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302816-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302816-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown spoke about Iran's second nuclear program. Iran revealed the existence of the second plant in a letter sent Monday to International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei. The leaders were attending the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289138-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289138-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Iranian President Ahmadinejad spoke about a number of issues concerning Iran. In his remarks he said that Iran was willing to open negotiations in good faith and was committed "to participate in the process of building durable peace and security." He criticized the state of international affairs, and particularly the actions of the U.S. and Israel. He also predicted the downfall of the current economic system, championed the cause of Palestinians, and defended governing on the basis of religious morality. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289093-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289093-5 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chairman General James Cartwright answered questions about the cancellation of an European missile defense program. Secretary Gates said the decision to abandon the Bush administration's plans for a land-based missile defense system followed a reassessment of the threat posed by Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288986-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288986-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT