Describes recent additions to U.S. sanctions directed against Iran, U.S. efforts to enforce the financial sanctions, and the effect that U.S. and international sanctions have had on Iran’s economy.  From the Government Accountability Office

http://www.fas.org/irp/world/iran/mois-loc.pdf

Discusses the size, history, organizational structure, mission, and recruitment of personnel for one of the largest intelligence agencies in the Middle East.  From the Library of Congress

Documents  on U.S. foreign policy toward Iran and Iraq during the Nixon administration.  From the State Department

Reviews the details of Iran’s programs to develop a ballistic missile capability and whether space launch programs are a cover for launching ICBMs aimed at Europe or the U.S.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Reviews recent developments in U.S.-Saudi relations including foreign assistance, petroleum trade, political reform, relations with Iran, and more.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses how recent events have increased concerns about Israel’s security especially with regard to Iran and the long-standing peace treaty with Egypt.  Also discusses the question of control over Jerusalem and relations with the Palestinians.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Analyzes key factors that may influence Israeli political decisions relating to a possible military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities.  Includes a section on developments from Late March to September 2012.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

The latest review of the nuclear program in Iran and whether the intention is military or peaceful.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This report provides a brief overview of Iran’s nuclear program, reviews allegations that Iran is in violation of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, and examines the legal framework for evaluating such allegations.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Provides the latest update on the effort to use international sanctions to pressure Iran into confining its nuclear research to peaceful uses.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses major issues in U.S. relations with the UAE especially human rights, the lack of political reform, and relations with Iran.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Reports on the improvement of Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities in a partially unclassified report to Congress.  From the Defense Department; posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This report provides a brief overview of Iran’s nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the UN Security Council.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

A study of 17 declassified documents  captured during the raid on the Abbottabad hideout of Osama Bin Laden.  A major theme is Bin Laden’s frustration  with regional jihadi groups and his inability to control their actions.  From the Combatting Terrorism Center at the U.S. Military Academy

Reviews the deterioration of political relations between Sunni and Shiite factions of the Iraqi government since December 2011, the causes for the deterioration, and the legacy of U.S. involvement in Iraq.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Latest in a series of reports reviewing the threat posed by Iran and its nuclear development program, the status and efficacy of the economic sanctions, and the threat of Israeli military action.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This report analyzes key factors that may influence current Israeli political decisions relating to a possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.  These include views of Israeli leaders, regional and international stances as perceived by Israel, potential effects and risks of a possible strike, and responses anticipated by Israel from Iran and its allies.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This report assesses some of the foreign policy implications of recent events in the Middle East region, provides an overview of U.S. responses to date, and explores selected case studies to illustrate some key questions and dilemmas that Congress and the executive branch face.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Provides a brief summary of recent developments in selected countries of the Middle East including Egypt, Iran, Israel, Palestine, Libya, and Syria as well as a statistical table about the region as a whole.  From the Library of the House of Commons

Tries to envision the consequences of the fall of the  Asad regime for Syria, Iran, Israel, and Middle East developments in general.  From the National Defense University Institute of Strategic Studies

Latest in a series of reports reviewing the threat posed by Iran and its nuclear development program, the status and efficacy of the economic sanctions imposed on Iran, and the threat of Israeli military action against the Iranian nuclear facilities.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Text of the presidential executive order blocking property transfers and financial transactions in the U.S. related to Iranian banks or the government.  From the White House

This report explains Iranian threats to the Strait of Hormuz and analyzes the implications of some scenarios for potential U.S. or international conflict with Iran.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

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Discusses sanctions proposed or imposed on Iran by the U.S. and European Union countries and the Iranian threat to close the oil shipping lanes.  Also provides samples of recent expert commentary.  From the Library of the House of Commons

Discusses recent events which may influence efforts to tighten economic sanctions against Iran in view of its nuclear development program and its refusal to verify that the program is for strictly peaceful uses.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center

Compares the different foreign policy orientations of Iran and Saudi Arabia as they vie for influence in the Middle East and the implications for U.S. foreign policy and security interests.  From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College

Papers which discuss the lesson’s learned by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army from the experiences of non-Chinese armed forces during the previous 30 years.  From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College

Provides formerly secret documents respectively connecting Presidents Reagan and Bush to secret arms-for hostages deals and the mining of the harbors of Nicaragua.  The files were obtained through the freedom of information process from the Office of the Independent Counsel Lawrence Walsh.  From the National Security Archive

Argues that the direction of the Arab revolutions in the Middle East since December 2010 will vary depending on the individual characteristics of each country.  This paper looks at some of those characteristics including the legitimacy of ruling regimes, the effect of societal divisions along confessional lines, and the role of the region’s militaries. Concludes with a look at U.S., UK and EU policies toward the region.  From the House of Commons Library

Examines the possibility for progress in arms control and nuclear proliferation with Russia, Iran, and North Korea.  From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College