Hagel & Iran

Hagel Has Advocated For Direct, Unconditional Diplomacy With Iran

In 2007, Hagel Sent A Letter To President Bush Urging The U.S. To Pursue “Direct, Unconditional, And Comprehensive Talks With The Government Of Iran.” “I have just secured a private letter – not yet publicly released – from Senator Chuck Hagel … Continue reading

In 2006, Hagel Said That A Military Strike Against Iran Is Not An Option

Hagel: “A Military Strike Against Iran, A Military Option, Is Not A Viable, Feasible, Responsible Option.” “April 2006, while visiting Islamabad: ‘I would say that a military strike against Iran, a military option, is not a viable, feasible, responsible option. … Continue reading

Hagel Has Opposed Sanctions On Iran

According To The Huffington Post, Senator Chuck Hagel Was “Solely Responsible” For Blocking An Iran Sanctions Bill. “If, given the prevailing political winds on Iran, it sounds strange that Republicans would have blocked a get-tough measure on the Islamic Republic … Continue reading