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US reimposes UN sanctions, adds new measures on Iran

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The United States has reimposed United Nations sanctions on Iran, in addition to imposing “new sanctions and export control measures on 27 entities and individuals connected to Iran’s proliferation networks,” according to a statement...
A view north of Tehran, home to nearly 50 percent of Iran's industries. Credit: Flickr/Wikimedia Commons.

Reactions to America requesting UN snapback sanctions on Iran

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Jewish and Israel-related groups immediately reacted to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s announcement on Thursday that the United States has requested the United Nations enact its snapback sanctions on Iran. The snapback mechanism is included under...
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2017. Credit: U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cristian L. Ricardo via Wikimedia Commons.

Can the world wait for Biden to deal with Iran?

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In an election year, everything a president does is fair game for political potshots. So the sniping at the Trump administration’s policy towards Iran from Democrats is to be expected. But do they have...
Russian President Vladimir Putin. Credit: Kremlin.

US rejects Russia’s offer for virtual summit on Iran

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The United States has rejected Russia’s offer for a virtual summit outside of the United Nations regarding Iran. “The United States believes strongly that the Security Council is the best place to have discussions related...
U.S. President Donald Trump answers a reporter’s question during a press conference on Aug. 5, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. Credit: Joyce N. Boghosian/The White House.

Trump vows new Iran deal ‘within four weeks’ if re-elected

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U.S. President Donald Trump vowed that if re-elected in November, there would be a new deal with Iran “within four weeks.” “When we win, we will have a deal within four weeks,” he said in leaked...
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo holds a joint press availability with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, at the Department of State in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 10, 2019. Credit: State Department. Photo by Ron Przysucha/Public Domain.

Pompeo: US to present UN resolution to extend arms embargo on Iran

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The United States will present a resolution at the U.N. Security Council next week to extend the U.N. arms embargo on Iran, announced U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday. “Of course, the conflict...
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Lebanese national sentenced for exporting drone parts, technology to Hezbollah

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A Lebanese national has been sentenced for allegedly exporting drone parts and technology to Hezbollah, announced the U.S. Justice Department on Monday. Usama Hamade, 55, was sentenced by Chief Judge John Tunheim in U.S. District Court...
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EU rejects US attempt to restore UN sanctions on Iran

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European Union Foreign Affairs Minister Josep Borrell said on Tuesday that the United States cannot initiate snapback sanctions at the United Nations against Iran, including extending the world body’s arms embargo on the regime,...
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Iran calls US sanction threat ‘foolish’ and ‘nothing new’

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Zarif dismissed U.S. threats to reimpose all U.N. sanctions if the U.N. Security Council does not extend an arms embargo on the country. “Making foolish claims by U.S. officials is nothing...
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon at a briefing on Iranian aggression on May 6, 2020. Source: Screenshot.

Danon calls on international leaders to ‘speak out’ against Iranian aggression

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Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon was steadfast on Wednesday about the Jewish state’s support for renewing the U.N. arms embargo on Iran. “Our position is very clear: We support the call of...