Is Iran Next? (Townhall meeting)

Is Iran Next? A Town Hall Discussion Hosted by Rep. Moran on U.S. Foreign Policy towards Iran When: Tuesday, November 13th 7:00PM to 9:00PM Where: George Washington Masonic Temple; Theater 101 Callahan Dr. Alexandria, VA 22301 Who: Congressman Jim Moran (D-VA), senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Defense. Guest Panelists: Lee Hamilton, President, Woodrow Wilson International Center, Chairman, Iraq Study Group, Co-Chairman, 9/11 Commission, former Chairman, House Foreign Affairs Committee; Lawrence Korb, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress, former Assistant Secretary of Defense under President Reagan; Danielle Pletka, Vice President for foreign and defense policy, American Enterprise Institute; Dr. Trita Parsi, President, National Iranian American Council; What: A town hall discussion on U.S. foreign policy as it relates to Iran, with special focus on recent reports that the Bush Administration is considering employing the military to prevent Iran from pursuing a nuclear power program. This town hall is the first in the nation focused on this subject. *This event is free and open to the public. The King Street Metro is walking distance from the Masonic Temple, but limited parking is also available. **An Alexandria DASH bus will also be available at the King Street Metro to carry people to and from the meeting.

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OVERVIEW: THE US-IRAN MEDIA RESOURCE PROJECT

Although both the United States and Iran express the desire for a diplomatic solution to the conflict over Iran’s nuclear program, the present situation poses a significant risk of military confrontation between the two countries. Finding a diplomatic solution is a more intricate task than initiating war. In order to find a negotiated solution, the United States needs accurate information and sound analysis of the intentions of the other side. This means understanding Iranian national security interests and the strategic calculations of the political elite, so that signals from Iran are correctly interpreted.