PERSIAN RUGS: Lifting of Iranian trade embargo is welcomed

The lifting of the Iranian trade embargo is being welcomed by the customers and owner of one local business.

Cardin and Other Democrats Offer Plan to Strengthen Iran Deal

Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin announced new legislation Thursday intended to strengthen the Iran nuclear deal.

Cardin’s Plan to Change Iran Deal Meets Mixed Reviews

After announcing his opposition to President Barack Obama’s nuclear agreement with Iran, Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin’s plan to change the deal has met mixed support from interest groups.

Poll: Iranians Overwhelmingly Back Nuclear Deal, But Miss the Details

Three-quarters of Iranians back the nuclear agreement with the United States and a majority have positive expectations for it, according to a new poll conducted for the Center for International and Security Studies at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy.

Mikulski Backs Iran Nuclear Deal, Giving Obama a Victory

Sen. Barbara Mikulski became the 34th senator to back President Barack Obama’s nuclear agreement with Iran on Wednesday, essentially ensuring that the controversial deal will not be stopped by the Senate.

Cardin Praises Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Review Iran Nuclear Deal

Sen. Ben Cardin, the ranking Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, praised the passage of bipartisan legislation he negotiated with Sen. Bob Corker, D-Tenn., the committee’s chair, that would enable Congress to review the nuclear deal being negotiated with Iran.

Maryland Representatives Respond to Netanyahu Speech

Three members of the Maryland congressional delegation agreed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the importance of the American-Israeli alliance after Netanyahu’s address to a joint meeting of Congress.

Majority of Maryland Congressional Delegation Will Attend Netanyahu Speech

Amid much controversy, the majority of the Maryland congressional delegation still plans to attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress on Tuesday.

Dems Divided on Iran Sanctions Bill

Maryland’s two Democratic Senators disagree on a bill that would introduce new economic sanctions on Iran and potentially derail a historic nuclear agreement struck between the Islamic republic and the United States.

Cardin Puts Concerns to Defense Secretary Nominee Hagel

Secretary of Defense nominee Chuck Hagel said he had a “good conversation” with Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin Wednesday, but Cardin was mum on whether the nominee allayed his concerns about past comments on Iran and Israel.