The most recent 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) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:01:38 GMT Panelists talked about Iran's June 14 presidential election. Note: Ghazian will be joining remotely - either on the phone or Skype - for the whole event as a panelist. Fatemeh Haghighatjoo, president and CEO of the Non-violent Initiative for Democracy and former Deputy of the Iranian Parliament Cliff Kupchan, director for the Middle East at the Eurasia Group Geneive Abdo, fellow in the Middle East/Southwest Asia program at Stimson, Intro & welcome http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313411-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313411-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Abbas Milani, co-director of the Iran Democracy Project at the Hoover Institution, talked about his book, [The Shah], a biography of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last shah of Iran who was overthrown in 1979. Professor Milani was a political prisoner in Iran under both the shah and Ayatollah Khomeini. This interview was recorded at the Hoover Institution on the campus of Stanford University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312354-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312354-7 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kenneth Taylor, former Canadian Ambassador to Iran, talked about the film [Argo] and his role in the rescue of six U.S. diplomats during the 1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis. He commented on the movie's inaccuracies, his career in the Foreign Service, and the history and current state of politics in Iran. This event was hosted by the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312104-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312104-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Zogby, founder and president of the Arab American Institute, talked about his book, [Looking at Iran], in which he examined public perceptions of Arabs and Muslims in the Middle East on Iran. The country's favorable rating in the region had gone down significantly since 2006. Mr. Zogby spoke at a meeting hosted by the Detroit Economic Club in Southfield, Michigan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312874-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the politics surrounding Iran's presidential election, scheduled for June 14, 2013, in which two candidates had already been disqualified. Among the topics they covered were the approach the U.S. should take to the election results, Iran's nuclear program, and Iran's record on human rights issues. They also answered questions from audience members. One of the participants, John Limbert, was among the captives in the Iranian hostage crisis and depicted in the movie [Argo]. There were audio difficulties during the first 30 minutes of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312943-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312943-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Abraham Sofaer talked about his book, [Taking on Iran], in which he argues that the U.S. should stand up to Iran by directly confronting the country's Revolutionary Guard Corps and its surrogates, which he says have attacked the U.S. and Israel with impunity for the past 30 years. This show of strength, he argued, will do more to get Iran to the bargaining table than will threats to bomb the country and its nuclear facilities. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded at Stanford University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312354-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312354-3 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hooman Majd spoke about the history of U.S. relations with Iran. He talked about issues such as the U.S. support for the Shah, the 1979 revolution and hostage crisis, Iran's nuclear program, and what he called the "cultural misunderstandings" between the U.S. and Iran. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312174-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312174-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lauren Fiet, Tali Graham, and Eunice Baek's video, [Game of Risk: Israel and Iran], was one of the middle school section third prize-winning videos in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest. They were eighth graders at Farragut Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee. The local cable company was Charter Communications. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was an annual national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary on a specific theme. In the 2013 contest participants were asked to send a message to the president on the issue they consider most important in 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-13 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-13 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT White House Press Secretary Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the Obama administration's views on North Korea's potential missile launch as a "provocative act" that would make it impossible for U.S. to provide nutritional assistance for the country in the future. Other topics included political unrest and violence in Syria and Iran's nuclear program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311990-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311990-2 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Security specialists and policy experts talked about the Atlantic Council's Iran Task Force report on U.S. immediate and long-term strategy in dealing with Iran's nuclear program. Among other topics, they discussed the impact of economic sanctions on Iran, Iran's reasons for wanting a nuclear weapon and the consequences of the country obtaining one, and the impact of ongoing Middle East upheaval on Iran's power. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311902-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311902-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a joint news conference. Topics included Iran's nuclear program, the two-state solution for peace, and U.S. policy toward Syria. The news conference took place during President Obama's first trip to Israel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311628-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311628-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the possible implications of President Obama's trip to the Middle East, which was scheduled for later in the week. Topics included Israel and Iran's nuclear program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311573-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311573-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced plans to expand the U.S. missile defense system in response to the potential threat posed by North Korea and Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311553-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311553-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Central and Special Operations Commands leaders testified on funding for 2014 military programs. General James Mattis, the head of military operations in the Middle East and Central Asia, said that his personal recommendation to President Obama was that the U.S. should leave 13,600 troops in Afghanistan after 2014. He also told the committee that military plans for taking out Iran's nuclear program are "fully developed" if negotiations on that issue were to fail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311324-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311324-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference in the Washington Convention Center live by satellite from Israel. He warned that time was running out for Iran to halt its nuclear program, reiterating his "red line" warning and saying that to stop Iran "sanctions must be coupled with a clear and credible military threat." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311284-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311284-3 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators McCain (R-AZ) and Gillibrand (D-NY) spoke about U.S. relations with Israel. Senator McCain criticized the Obama administration for allowing too many concessions to Iran and promoting the notion that Israel and the U.S. were not in complete agreement, saying "There can be no daylight between the U.S. and Israel." They were joined by is a retired deputy commander of the Israeli Air Force. Dan Senor moderated. This was a session of the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference held in the Washington Convention Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311284-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311284-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Ambassador Thomas Pickering and other panelists talk about negotiations over Iran's Nuclear Program. This event took place at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311139-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311139-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about Iran's nuclear program and how the U.S. and international community could deal with it. Topics included how negotiations could occur, the effectiveness of the current economic sanctions on Iran, the possibility of a military response by the U.S., and President Obama's upcoming trip to Israel. "Iran's Nuclear Program: Is a Peaceful Solution Possible?" was a program of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at Brookings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311055-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311055-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel continued testimony 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-3 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel continued testimony 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-2 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 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 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Flynt and Hillary Mann Leverett talked about their book, [Going to Tehran: Why the United States Must Come to Terms with the Islamic Republic of Iran], in which they argue that the U.S. needs to change its policy towards the government of Iran, which they say is a rational actor that will play a leading role in the Middle East for many years to come. Hosted by the EastWest Institute in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310506-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310506-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cynthia Helms talked about her book, [An Intriguing Life: A Memoir of War, Washington, and Marriage to an American Spymaster], in which she recounts her life. Ms. Helms who grew up in England and served in World War II, remembers her introduction to the world of secret intelligence via her husband, the internal politics of the CIA, and the couples time spent in Tehran as Richard Helms served as American ambassador prior to the Iranian Revolution. Cynthia Helms spoke at the British Embassy in Washington,D.C. and responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310269-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310269-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists debated how the world should respond to Iran's nuclear program. Topics included the U.S. and Israeli positions in the Middle East, the consequences of launching a war against Iran, and Iran's influence in the region. After opening statements the panelists cross-examined each other. The audience in the hall voted on the question before and after the debate. Amos Yadlin and Charles Krauthammer argued in favor of the question, [Iran's Nuclear Ambitions: Be It Resolved the World Cannot Tolerate an Iran with Nuclear Weapons Capability]. Fareed Zakaria and Vali Nasr argued against. The tenth semi-annual Munk Debate was held at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto. The program opened with a video montage of past debates. Henry Kissinger and George Mitchell participated by video messages recorded the previous week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309599-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309599-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about Iran's human rights abuses and nuclear program. The participants Included an Iranian political prisoner who described her abuse and subsequent escape, and two other Iranians, one of whom was a former Obama administration adviser on Iran. "Iran's Human Rights Record" was part of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' 2012 Washington Forum, titled, "Dictators and Dissidents: Should the West Choose Sides?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-2 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Cohen, Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, accepted the George Shultz Award for Distinguished Service. He also spoke about sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program. This was the closing keynote address of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' 2012 Washington Forum, titled, "Dictators and Dissidents: Should the West Choose Sides?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-8 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Retiring Senators Joe Lieberman (I-CT) and Jon Kyl (R-AZ) discussed Iran's nuclear program, Syria's civil war and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Both senators were critical of the Obama administration's foreign policy choices in the region. These Jeane J. Kirkpatrick award recipients were interviewed by Clifford May. This discussion was part of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' 2012 Washington Forum, titled, "Dictators and Dissidents: Should the West Choose Sides?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-7 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about Iran's nuclear proliferation ambitions. All agreed Iran's nuclear program is a serious threat to the U.S. and the region. David Albright, founder of the Institute for Science and International Security, said Iran would be inclined to build nuclear bombs if they had the technical capability. "The Arab Spring: Nonproliferation Risks and Opportunities" was part of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' 2012 Washington Forum, titled, "Dictators and Dissidents: Should the West Choose Sides?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309813-6 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Middle East experts testified on the influence of Iran in the South Caucasus, a region that includes neighboring countries Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Topics included Turkey and Russia, and energy politics with Europe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309790-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309790-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered the keynote address at a forum on U.S.-Israel relations. Clinton criticized Israel for its announcement that it would create 3,000 new homes in Israeli-occupied lands which she said would "set back the cause of a negotiated peace." She also talked about the Iranian nuclear threat saying we will not talk "indefinitely" and that the "window for negotiation will not stay open forever." She also criticized Egypt (with its ambassador to the U.S. in the room) for its draft constitution despite a lack of consensus and protests from its people, adding that democracy "only begins with elections." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309709-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309709-2 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed U.S.-Iran relations, focusing on Iran's nuclear program. Topics included Middle East nuclear talks scheduled for December 2012 in Finland. Iran had agreed to attend the talks, but the United States had cancelled attendance because suitable conditions had not been agreed upon. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Daryl Kimball moderated. Then former National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski talked about the ongoing stalemate between the U.S. and Iran over Iran's nuclear program and explained his position that attacking Iran should not be an option.*After his remarks he was interviewed by Mr.*Parsi and responded to questions from members of the audience.* "Iran 2013: Making Diplomacy Work" was a program of the Arms Control Association and the National Iranian American Council. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309597-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309597-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger talked about such topics as the political transition in China, the Iran nuclear program, the Syrian conflict, and Russia. He was interviewed by Gerald Seib. This was a part of the [Wall Street Journal] CEO Council's fifth annual meeting, held at the Four Seasons Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309412-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309412-4 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley interviewed former Obama administration Middle East adviser Dennis Ross. Mr. Ross said 2013 would be a critical year in curtailing Iran's nuclear ambitions. This interview was part of a conference hosted by the World Affairs Councils of America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309359-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309359-3 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former presidential advisers Dennis Ross and James Jeffrey assessed U.S. Middle East policy in the Obama administration's second term. They talked about unrest in Syria and their concerns about Egypt's government. Dennis Ross said that the administration's sanctions on Iran had been effective but that 2013 would require a more forceful approach to counter Iran's nuclear ambitions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309345-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309345-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pentagon spokesman George Little briefed reporters and answered questions about a number of issues including an Iranian fighter plane firing on an unmanned U.S. surveillance drone over international waters the previous week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309351-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309351-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the role of Iran's nuclear program in the geo-political dynamics of the Middle East. Topics included the effectiveness of economic sanctions, the consequences of a military attack on Iran, Israel's influence in the negotiations, and U.S. strategies in the region. The 21st Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference was held by the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309080-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309080-6 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Iran and Western policy specialist Roxane Farmanfarmaian discussed Iran and Syria and their effects on the changing geopolitical map of the rest of the Middle East. Topics included current events including the Syrian Civil War, the threat from Iran's nuclear program, the formation of new alliances and what she calls the Arab Cold War. She responded to questions from members of the audience at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel. "A Brand New Middle East? How the Iranian-Syrian Axis is Redrawing the Map" was a program of the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Ft. Worth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308680-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308680-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Foreign policy experts talked about some of the challenges facing the next White House administration, including Iran's nuclear program, Israeli-Palestinian tensions, and the continuing unrest in Egypt and Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308870-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador John W. Limbert talks about his book [Negotiating with Iran: Wrestling the Ghosts of History]. He also shared his experiences being held hostage for 444 days during the Iran Hostage Crisis. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308754-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308754-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the effects of Iran's nuclear program on global oil prices and the subsequent effect on the U.S. economy. They focused on the Bipartisan Policy Center's new report, titled "The Price of Inaction: Energy and Economic Effects of a Nuclear Iran." Dennis Ross emphasized that if Iran were to acquire a nuclear weapon, Saudi Arabia had stated it would also get one too, thereby setting off even more instability in the region. The discussion included questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308722-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308722-1 Mon, 17 Jun 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 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Canadian Minister of National Defense Peter MacKay spoke to the media about U.S.-Canada military relations and upcoming discussions with other foreign defense leaders. Reporters repeatedly questioned them about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's previous day United Nations address in which he called for global action against Iran's nuclear program, http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308461-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308461-1 Mon, 17 Jun 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 Mon, 17 Jun 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 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lieutenant General Dan Haloutz talked about security in Israel and Iran's nuclear program. He also responded to questions from the audience. In his remarks he said that the best approach to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons was diplomatic talks and tougher sanctions. He said he did not support setting a deadline, or creating "red lines," as was suggested when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said "those in the international community who refuse to draw a red line on Iran have no moral right to draw a red line for Israel." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308105-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Seyed Hossein Mousavian discussed diplomatic struggles between Iran and the international community, particularly in regards to Iran's nuclear program. Iran's nuclear program has remained a primary force of friction between Iran and other countries, particularly the U.S. and its allies. The lack of transparency and suspected secretive actions from Iran keep the international community fighting against their development of nuclear weaponry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307979-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307979-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the last year of negotiations aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Topics included a brief history of Iran's attempts to obtain nuclear weapons, international positions on Iran gaining nuclear weapons, and ways to force Iran to make its nuclear program more transparent. The panel gathers experts from a wide array of nationalities and perspectives to discuss how negotiations going forward might be conducted for improved results. Audience members asked questions of the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308032-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308032-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Speakers discussed efforts to combat Iran's nuclear program and why it is in the U.S.'s best interest to prevent it. Topics included the threat Iran poses to the rest of the Middle East, the possibility of them trading nuclear weapons to other hostile countries, and the difficulty in preventing such a program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307844-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307844-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Karim Sadjadpour of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace talked about how and why the Iranian regime is supporting the Syrian regime. Topics discussed included the shared contempt of Israel and the United States by both Syrian and Iran, why this shared enmity has deepened the Iranian and Syrian relationship, the roots of the relationship in the Iran-Iraq War, and how financially and tactically Iran is support Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307673-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307673-6 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former State Department and United Nations officials talked about Iran's nuclear program, the U.S.-Iran relationship, Israel, and recent U.S. sanctions agains Iran's energy, shipping and financial sector. All the panelists agreed that agreed that U.S.-Iran relations were at their worst-ever. Ms. Abdo stressed in her remarks the importance of viewing Iran in the context of the history of negotiations. Mr. Keiswetter, during questions from the audience, agreed that the real issue between the U.S. and Iran is not Iran's nuclear arms program but rather strategic control of the Persian Gulf. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307574-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307574-1 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT