The United Arab Emirates didn’t need peace with Israel to counter Iran, a top UAE official said Friday, but he said Iran’s aggressive policies over three decades alarmed …
Iran official dismisses U.S. sanctions against judges, courts
A top Iranian constitutional official on Friday dismissed the imposition of U.S. sanctions on Iranian judges for alleged gross human rights violations and hit back at the United States over police …
James Carafano: Latest Iran sanctions are a big deal – here are 3 reasons why
Not only are the sanctions back, but they are also bigger and better than ever. Here are three reasons why these sanctions are nothing short of a game-changer. 1. The sanctions are broader and more …
Last Stand In Yemen As Battle For Oil-rich Province Rages
The Iran-backed fighters have long held the capital Sanaa which lies just 120 kilometres (75 miles) away and are mounting a fierce campaign to take the oil-rich province. If they are successful, it …
U.S. sanctions Iran’s judicial, penal system over human rights abuses
The U.S. State Department on Thursday imposed a slew of sanctions targeting Iran’s judicial and penal systems, including a judge who sentenced a wrestler to death, over gross human rights violations.
Biden’s Iran policy is deeply flawed
The difference between President Trump and Vice President Biden couldn’t be clearer. When it comes to keeping Americans safe, securing peace through strength, and holding Iran accountable, I’ll take …
Keysight Technologies Agrees to Settle Sanctions Case
Keysight Technologies agreed to pay $473,157 on behalf of a former subsidiary to settle apparent violations of U.S. sanctions on Iran, the U.S. Treasury Department said.
US hits Iran court, judges with sanctions over wrestler
The Trump administration on Thursday hit an Iranian revolutionary court and several judges with sanctions in part for their role in the conviction and execution of a young wrestler. Secretary of State …
Trump cuts aid for pro-democracy groups in Belarus, Hong Kong and Iran
Open Technology Fund, which helped activists evade state surveillance and sidestep web censorship, sees $20m grant pulled …
Iran Is Ripe for Bitcoin Adoption, Even as Government Clamps Down on Mining
Iran is regulating bitcoin mining with an iron fist. But as U.S. sanctions and the pandemic put pressure on the economy, Iranians are seriously considering bitcoin as an alternative to the falling …