https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2012/01/18/slap-in-the-face/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 03:22:37 -0400<![CDATA[Iran says President Obama sent them a &#8220;secret letter&#8221; asking for direct talks. The Associated Press quoted the semiofficial Fars News Agency as saying Wednesday: &#8220;The letter also said that closing the Strait of Hormuz is (Washington&#8217;s) red line. &#8230; The first part of the letter contains threats and the second part contains an offer for dialogue.&#8221; The AP says &#8220;Obama administration officials denied there was such a letter.&#8221;]]>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:29:57 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2012/01/18/slap-in-the-face-n191352