The latest blacklistings fall as President Trump, who has taken a hard line on Iran, is set to leave office on Jan 3.
Maximum Pressure, Minimal Success: Why the United States Needs a Reset with Iran
These demands included additional concessions on Iran’s nuclear activities … a campaign of sanctions targeting Iranian trade and financial institutions. The problem with this strategy …
Coronavirus Watch in Mideast: Iran’s COVID-19 cases exceed 800,000; Palestine, Jordan report record daily infections
People wearing face masks buy flowers in Tehran, Iran, Nov. 17, 2020. (Xinhua/Ahmad Halabisaz) –Iran’s COVID-19 cases exceed 800,000; –Palestine, Jordan report record daily infections; –Iraq’s …
Trump explored military strike on Iran, reports say
Trump explored a military strike against Iran over an inspection report showing Tehran had stepped up the means to make nuclear weapons, reports say.
Iran Accelerates Nuclear Program, but Offers Path Back From Confrontation
The government in Tehran has put uranium into its newest centrifuges. At the same time, Iran’s foreign minister appears to offer a return to commitments that would prohibit exactly that.
How Obama-era budget controls have hurt US military readiness against growing China, Russia, Iran threats
When it comes to the biggest threat actors the United States now faces, China, Russia, and Iran are followed by North Korea and terrorist groups in the Middle East and Afghanistan. The Index …
US imposes new Iran sanctions ahead of Biden
President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a major Iranian foundation and the country’s intelligence minister, further stepping up pressure before Joe Biden is sworn in.
US imposes fresh Iran-related sanctions, targets Khamenei-linked foundation
The United States on Wednesday imposed sweeping new sanctions targeting Iran, blacklisting a foundation controlled by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and taking aim at what Washington called …
Pompeo and Bahraini Minister Visit Israel After Strikes on Iranian Forces in Syria
Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes in Syria hours before a meeting in Jerusalem with the Bahraini foreign minister and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Israel strikes Syria, killing 3 troops, after finding bombs
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli warplanes struck Iran-linked targets in Syria overnight after troops uncovered roadside bombs along the frontier in the Golan Heights, the Israeli military said …