Ilan Berman

US, Iran dig in for long cyber war

The United States and Iran are locked in a long-running cyber war that appears to be escalating amid a stalemate over Tehran's disputed nuclear program.
 

Iran 'mobilizing' for cyberwar with West: experts

Iran is busy acquiring the technical know-how to launch a potentially crippling cyber-attack on the United States and its allies, experts told a congressional hearing on Thursday, urging the US to step up its defensive measures.
 

Iran's president faces campaign trail hurdles

Harder times for Iran's hard-liner: Ahmadinejad faces campaign trail hurdles. Moments after Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's underdog victory four years ago, the streets in scruffy south Tehran were in full celebration for their native son.
 

Analysis: Hint of moderation in American's release

Analysis: Iran's release of jailed US journalist offers hints of moderation from Tehran. The judicial reversal that led to the release of an Iranian-American from prison in Tehran on Monday could now offer hints of moderation by Iran's ruling Islamic clerics ? making room for possible overtures by the Obama administration.
 

Iran's response to US shows mind-set of leadership

Harsh Iranian response to Obama's outreach offers glimpse into mind of theocracy. The Iranian leader's rebuff on Saturday to President Barack Obama's offer for dialogue was swift and sweeping: Words from Washington ring hollow without deep policy changes.