President Donald Trump asked for options on attacking Iran’s main nuclear site last week but ultimately decided against taking the dramatic step, a U.S. official said on Monday.
NYT: Trump asked about striking Iran before Biden takes power
The New York Times reports that Trump asked about striking Iran ahead of Pres.-elect Biden taking power. Ben Rhodes, a fmr. Obama national security official, reacts.
An honour to have Ronaldo break my record, says Iran’s Daei
Former Iran striker Ali Daei has said he would be honoured to see Cristiano Ronaldo break his record for the most goals in international soccer as the Portugal forward moves closer to his tally of 109 …
Trump Wanted To Attack Iran Nuclear Site, Advisers Said ‘No’
President Trump had withdrawn the US from the 2015 nuclear deal that aimed to reduce Iran’s stockpile of nuclear material by 98%.
Mike Pompeo’s legacy of incompetence peaked with his failed Iran policy
The 2020 election is over and his days in power are waning, but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is vowing to double down on his hardline approach to Iran. His plans have gone largely unnoticed — which …
Trump reportedly asked advisers for options on how to strike Iran’s main nuclear site
After international inspectors shared that Iran has increased its stockpile of nuclear material, President Trump asked his top national security aides if he had options for a military strike against …
Who will sell Iran weapons now that the arms embargo is dead?
With an international arms embargo lifted, Iran is likely to start buying armed drones, air defense systems, fighter jets and tanks, according to one expert, with another analyst linking the passage …
Twitter Blocks Iran Oil Minister’s Account
Twitter has blocked the official account of Bijan Zanganeh, the Petroleum Minister of Iran, IRNA has reported. The U.S. government slapped sanctions Ion Zanganeh in late October, as part of a round of …
Al-Qaeda’s threat to Jews spurred operation to kill top leader – report
Masri was reportedly killed by Israeli operatives at the behest of the US in August while he was hiding in Iran.
Biden administration should take tough stance with Iran
The team around U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has made it clear that they want the Biden-Harris administration to hit the ground running. In Iran, a tough stance is required.