Amid a deep economic crisis marked by rising crime and divorce rates, debate is growing over Tehran's most urgent postwar task. The nature of any agreement with the U.S. could prove decisive

The decision lifted the embargo on arms imports and exports between the two countries and ended the boycott on products from Israeli settlements. The move reflects the new policy direction of Prime Minister Janez Janša, who is seen as supportive of Israel and close to Netanyahu

Rep. Joaquin Castro, who signed the call, accused the State Department of 'effectively covering up the expansion of these settlements that are an impediment to peace.' The CEO of New Jewish Narrative said, 'With this letter, Congress is asking a simple question: How much is being spent to sabotage the possibility of a two-state solution?'