Obama signs sanctions against Iran amid Hagel defense nomination
Summary
The passage restates publicly known policy actions—Obama’s signing of sanctions and the nomination of Chuck Hagel—without providing new specifics, transactions, or investigative angles. It offers mini President Obama signed the NDAA containing expanded Iran sanctions. Sanctions target shipping, aluminum, steel, coal, oil, and gold trade. The nomination of Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense is not
This document is from the House Oversight Committee Releases.
View Source CollectionPersons Referenced (1)
Tags
Related Documents (6)
Hagel’s Influence on Obama Administration’s Iran Policy and Biden’s Bilateral Talk Offer
The passage hints at internal White House dynamics that could affect U.S. policy toward Iran, mentioning Secretary of Defense nominee Chuck Hagel and Vice President Biden’s willingness to hold bilater Chuck Hagel’s private advice to President Obama may steer the administration away from military acti Vice President Joe Biden publicly expressed openness to bilateral talks with Iran’s leadership. Th
Senator Chuck Hagel’s Defense Secretary Nomination Scrutinized Over Past Israel Criticism
The passage notes political controversy surrounding Hagel’s nomination and a diplomatic trip, but provides no concrete leads, transactions, or new allegations involving high‑level actors. It repeats k Hagel’s nomination questioned after a shaky Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. His past criticism of Israel is highlighted as a concern. Dennis Ross, former senior Middle East adviser to Obama,
AIPAC Speech 2013 by Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak – Praise for US Support and Calls for Regional Security Framework
The document is a public political speech containing standard diplomatic rhetoric, praise for US officials, and policy positions. It offers no concrete new evidence, transactions, or actionable leads Barak thanks President Obama, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, and former Secretary Panetta for US Mentions joint US‑Israel missile defense tests (Iron Dome, Arrow 3). Calls for a US‑led Regional S
Pressure on Defense Secretary Nominee Chuck Hagel to Reverse Iran Stance
The passage reveals coordinated lobbying by pro‑Israel think‑tank officials and congressional members to influence Hagel’s policy position on Iran during his confirmation. It provides specific names, Robert Satloff of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy publicly urged the White House to cu Pro‑Israel members of Congress allegedly warned President Obama to rein in Hagel to avoid signalin
Chuck Hagel’s Shift on Iran Policy During Confirmation Hearings
The passage reveals that former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel altered his public stance on Iran sanctions and military options during his confirmation hearings, aligning with the President’s policy Hagel backtracked on earlier anti‑Iran positions during Jan 31 confirmation hearing. He publicly endorsed all options, including force, to prevent Iran’s nuclear program. His statements reflect direc
Document Suggests Obama Administration Blocked Pentagon/CIA Plans to Arm Opposition to Iran and Links to Iran Sanctions Policy
The passage hints at internal U.S. decision‑making that may have prevented covert support for Iranian opposition forces, implicating senior officials (President Obama, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel Alleged White House blockage of Pentagon and CIA plans to arm Iranian opposition in Damascus. Reference to Chuck Hagel’s nomination as Secretary of Defense as a signal of policy stance. Critique that
This document was digitized, indexed, and cross-referenced with 1,400+ persons in the Epstein files. 100% free, ad-free, and independent.