US Hits Iran With Fresh Sanctions In Final Weeks Of Trump Presidency
World News | Reuters | Tuesday January 5, 2021
The United States imposed fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting the steel sector on Tuesday, according to the Treasury Department's website, continuing to increase pressure on Tehran in the final weeks of Donald Trump's presidency.
Donald Trump Aims To Fabricate "Pretext For War": Iran's Foreign Minister
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday December 31, 2020
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday accused outgoing US President Donald Trump of aiming to fabricate a "pretext for war" as tensions mount between the two countries.
US Sanctions Chinese, Russian Firms Over Iran Dealings
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday November 28, 2020
The US on Friday announced economic sanctions on Chinese and Russian companies that Washington said had supported the development of Iran's missile program.
US Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Iran, Envoy Warns Of More To Come
World News | Reuters | Thursday November 26, 2020
The Trump administration plans to tighten sanctions on Tehran during its final months in power, the top US envoy on Iran said on Wednesday, as he urged President-elect Joe Biden to use the leverage to press for a deal that reduces the regional and nuclear threats posed by the Islamic republic.
Trump Sought Options For Attacking Iran's Nuclear Site Last Week, But Held Off: Report
World News | Reuters | Tuesday November 17, 2020
President Donald Trump asked for options on attacking Iran's main nuclear site last week but ultimately decided against taking the dramatic step, a US official said on Monday.
Iranian Missiles, 1.1 Million Oil Barrels Seized By US Amid Fresh Action
World News | Reuters | Friday October 30, 2020
The United States revealed on Thursday it had seized Iranian missiles shipped to Yemen and sold 1.1 million barrels of previously seized Iranian oil that was bound for Venezuela, in the Trump administration's latest move to increase pressure on Tehran less than a week before November 3 election.
United Nations Blocks US Bid To Trigger "Snapback" Sanctions On Iran
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 26, 2020
The United Nations on Tuesday blocked a controversial bid by the US to reimpose international sanctions on Iran, with the Security Council saying it could not proceed with the disputed move.
Iran Warns Against US Push For Sanctions "Snapback" In Letter To UN: Report
World News | Reuters | Friday August 21, 2020
The United States has no right to trigger the reimposition of all UN sanctions on Iran, the Iranian Foreign Minister said in a letter to the United Nations, calling on members of its Security Council to reject Washington's move.
Iran President Says US Humiliated By UN Refusal To Extend Arms Embargo
World News | Reuters | Sunday August 16, 2020
Iran's president said on Saturday the United States suffered a humiliating defeat with the UN Security Council's refusal to extend an arms embargo on Tehran, while US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the action a "serious mistake."
World Leaders Talk US-Iran Tensions, Climate Change At Raisina Dialogue
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 15, 2020
India's flagship global conference on geopolitics, the Raisina Dialogue, began on Tuesday with seven former heads of state or government sharing their perspectives on challenges facing the world, including the US-Iran tensions, Afghan peace initiatives and climate change.
Trudeau's Strong Response On US-Iran Tensions That Led To Ukraine Crash
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 14, 2020
Victims of an Iran-downed jetliner would still be alive if not for a recent escalation of tensions partly triggered by the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday.
Killing Soleimani "Legitimate", Trump Had Authority: Top US Attorney
World News | Reuters | Tuesday January 14, 2020
President Donald Trump clearly had authority to kill Qassem Soleimani, U.S Attorney General William Barr said on Monday, adding that the White House consulted with his department before the strike on the Iranian commander.
Iran Foreign Minister In India Today, To Meet PM Modi Amid US Tensions
India News | ANI | Tuesday January 14, 2020
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif will arrive in New Delhi today on a three-day visit to India amid spiralling tension between the Middle East country and the United States.
Iran Agrees De-Escalation "Only Solution" Amid Rising Tensions With US
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday January 13, 2020
Iran signalled Sunday it favours a de-escalation after 10 days of heightened tensions with the United States during which both sides fired missiles and Tehran accidentally shot down a passenger aircraft.
"India Must Have Contingency Plan": Congress On US-Iran Tensions
India News | ANI | Sunday January 12, 2020
The Congress Working Committee on Saturday hit out at the centre for its approach to the situation in the Gulf due to tensions between the US and Iran, saying that it is imperative that India puts in place well-thought contingency plan to meet any situation in view of needs of its energy security and presence of a large diaspora in the region.
US Hits Iran With Fresh Sanctions In Final Weeks Of Trump Presidency
World News | Reuters | Tuesday January 5, 2021
The United States imposed fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting the steel sector on Tuesday, according to the Treasury Department's website, continuing to increase pressure on Tehran in the final weeks of Donald Trump's presidency.
Donald Trump Aims To Fabricate "Pretext For War": Iran's Foreign Minister
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday December 31, 2020
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday accused outgoing US President Donald Trump of aiming to fabricate a "pretext for war" as tensions mount between the two countries.
US Sanctions Chinese, Russian Firms Over Iran Dealings
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday November 28, 2020
The US on Friday announced economic sanctions on Chinese and Russian companies that Washington said had supported the development of Iran's missile program.
US Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Iran, Envoy Warns Of More To Come
World News | Reuters | Thursday November 26, 2020
The Trump administration plans to tighten sanctions on Tehran during its final months in power, the top US envoy on Iran said on Wednesday, as he urged President-elect Joe Biden to use the leverage to press for a deal that reduces the regional and nuclear threats posed by the Islamic republic.
Trump Sought Options For Attacking Iran's Nuclear Site Last Week, But Held Off: Report
World News | Reuters | Tuesday November 17, 2020
President Donald Trump asked for options on attacking Iran's main nuclear site last week but ultimately decided against taking the dramatic step, a US official said on Monday.
Iranian Missiles, 1.1 Million Oil Barrels Seized By US Amid Fresh Action
World News | Reuters | Friday October 30, 2020
The United States revealed on Thursday it had seized Iranian missiles shipped to Yemen and sold 1.1 million barrels of previously seized Iranian oil that was bound for Venezuela, in the Trump administration's latest move to increase pressure on Tehran less than a week before November 3 election.
United Nations Blocks US Bid To Trigger "Snapback" Sanctions On Iran
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 26, 2020
The United Nations on Tuesday blocked a controversial bid by the US to reimpose international sanctions on Iran, with the Security Council saying it could not proceed with the disputed move.
Iran Warns Against US Push For Sanctions "Snapback" In Letter To UN: Report
World News | Reuters | Friday August 21, 2020
The United States has no right to trigger the reimposition of all UN sanctions on Iran, the Iranian Foreign Minister said in a letter to the United Nations, calling on members of its Security Council to reject Washington's move.
Iran President Says US Humiliated By UN Refusal To Extend Arms Embargo
World News | Reuters | Sunday August 16, 2020
Iran's president said on Saturday the United States suffered a humiliating defeat with the UN Security Council's refusal to extend an arms embargo on Tehran, while US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the action a "serious mistake."
World Leaders Talk US-Iran Tensions, Climate Change At Raisina Dialogue
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 15, 2020
India's flagship global conference on geopolitics, the Raisina Dialogue, began on Tuesday with seven former heads of state or government sharing their perspectives on challenges facing the world, including the US-Iran tensions, Afghan peace initiatives and climate change.
Trudeau's Strong Response On US-Iran Tensions That Led To Ukraine Crash
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 14, 2020
Victims of an Iran-downed jetliner would still be alive if not for a recent escalation of tensions partly triggered by the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday.
Killing Soleimani "Legitimate", Trump Had Authority: Top US Attorney
World News | Reuters | Tuesday January 14, 2020
President Donald Trump clearly had authority to kill Qassem Soleimani, U.S Attorney General William Barr said on Monday, adding that the White House consulted with his department before the strike on the Iranian commander.
Iran Foreign Minister In India Today, To Meet PM Modi Amid US Tensions
India News | ANI | Tuesday January 14, 2020
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif will arrive in New Delhi today on a three-day visit to India amid spiralling tension between the Middle East country and the United States.
Iran Agrees De-Escalation "Only Solution" Amid Rising Tensions With US
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday January 13, 2020
Iran signalled Sunday it favours a de-escalation after 10 days of heightened tensions with the United States during which both sides fired missiles and Tehran accidentally shot down a passenger aircraft.
"India Must Have Contingency Plan": Congress On US-Iran Tensions
India News | ANI | Sunday January 12, 2020
The Congress Working Committee on Saturday hit out at the centre for its approach to the situation in the Gulf due to tensions between the US and Iran, saying that it is imperative that India puts in place well-thought contingency plan to meet any situation in view of needs of its energy security and presence of a large diaspora in the region.
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