Iran has met all the requirements under its nuclear deal with world powers to gain relief from international sanctions beginning as early as this week. Yet that long-awaited moment may prove to be a bit of a political and economic letdown for the Islamic Republic....MOREAnd from the Washington Post an hour ago:
Two U.S. Navy boats in Iranian custody but crew will be returned ‘promptly’
Secretary Kerry has not commented and his last tweet was before the boats were seized:
.@HHigginbottom and @ABlinken take part in @WhiteHouse’s #BigBlockOfCheeseDay tomorrow. Send them your toughest #foreignpolicy questions.
— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) January 12, 2016