https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2013/01/06/new-iranian-hostage-crisis/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 03:44:24 -0400<![CDATA[Over and over again, we are told that direct U.S.-Iranian negotiations would be a radical departure from past practice, and might decisively improve the &#8220;relationship.&#8221;]]>Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:12:55 -0500<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2013/01/06/new-iranian-hostage-crisis-n187743