Today is Thursday, February 9, 2012


Today in
Middle East History

1987 - A report released by the U.S. said that one million had been killed in the war between Iran and Iraq.

2005 - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned Iran that it was risking U.N. action if negotiations with Europe over its nuclear program didn't progress.


Middle East Quote

"Our position on the settlements is very clear. We do not think they are legal."
- President Carter, April 1980 interview