CRS-Iran, September 28, 2011

Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses Dr. Kenneth Katzman Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs September 28, 2011 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL32048 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses Summary The Obama Administration views Iran as a major threat to U.S. national security interests, a perception generated by uncertainty about Iran’s intentions for its nuclear program as well as its materiel as