Iran President Defends Administration Amid Economic Woes
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has sought to defend his administration amid ongoing economic problems fanned by America’s decision to pull out of the nuclear deal.
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CNN’s Chris Cuomo Shills for Iran Deal, Gets Basic Facts Wrong in Combative Netanyahu Interview
TEL AVIV — CNN’s Chris Cuomo conducted a largely belligerent interview with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on his “New Day” program on Tuesday in which the CNN host repeatedly interrupted and spoke over the Israeli leader, going so far as to confront Netanyahu about Israel’s suspected nuclear arsenal.
Israeli Ambassador to U.S.: Give Trump Times to Address Iran Threat
WASHINGTON – Israeli Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer said that those criticizing President Donald Trump’s lack of action on his campaign promise to “rip up” the Iran deal should be patient as the administration is working through how to address the deal’s flaws.
Tillerson: Iran Remains a Leading State Sponsor of Terror
The White House notified the US Congress Tuesday that Iran is complying with the 2015 nuclear accord negotiated by former President Barack Obama, and that sanctions relief would be extended to Iran in return for the curbing of its nuclear program.
Iran Seals Deal With Airplane Maker ATR, Signs $536M, 20-Aircraft Order
European airplane manufacturer ATR said Thursday it sealed a $536-million sale with Iran Air for at least 20 aircraft, the latest aviation firm to strike a deal following Iran’s nuclear accord with world powers.
Ex-IDF Intel Chief Recommends Trump Push UN to Ban Iran Missile Tests
As part of an overall strategy of being tougher on Iran and its nuclear ambitions, the Trump administration should start pushing a UN Security Council Resolution to ban Iranian missile tests, former IDF intelligence chief and INSS director Amos Yadlin wrote in a position paper on Monday.
Iran to Buy 130 Tonnes of Uranium to Boost Existing Stockpile
Iran has received authorisation from world powers to import 130 tonnes of natural uranium, Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi said Thursday.
Iran Nuclear-Powered Ships Plan Takes Shape
Iran discussed its plans for nuclear-powered ships with UN nuclear chief Yukiyo Amano on Sunday, saying it would present details within three months, local media reported.
Iran Sanctions Act Extended Without Obama’s Signature
In a somewhat surprising reversal, President Obama decided not to sign the 10-year extension of the Iran Sanctions Act passed by Congress, as he had been expected to do. Instead, the ISA extension will become law without his signature.
Obama Allows Iran Sanctions Renewal, but Doesn’t Sign Bill
President Barack Obama allowed US sanctions against Iran to be renewed on Thursday, but in a surprise move declined to actually sign the legislation that brings the sanctions into force.
Iran’s Rouhani Promises Not to Allow Trump to Undo Nuclear Deal
In a speech on Tuesday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Iran would not allow President-elect Donald Trump to scrap the nuclear deal as he said he would during his campaign.
Iran’s Rouhani Slams U.S. as Still the ‘Enemy’ After Sanctions Renewal; Promises ‘Harsh Reaction’
TEHRAN (AFP) – Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday that Congress’s decision to renew US sanctions for 10 years would elicit a “harsh reaction” and proved the United States was still an enemy. “America… is our enemy, we have no doubt about
Iranian FM: U.S. Sanctions Vote Shows Lack of American Credibility
Iran’s foreign minister condemned the US Senate’s extension of a piece of anti-Iran legislation, state TV reported Saturday.
Iran Says Extended U.S. Sanctions Violate Nuclear Deal, Vows Retaliation
Iranian officials declared on Friday that the U.S. Senate’s vote to extend the Iran Sanctions Act by another 10 years is a violation of the nuclear deal and threatened unspecified acts of retaliation.
Iran Says It Will Respond to U.S. Sanctions Renewal
Iran said on Friday that Congress’s decision to renew US sanctions for 10 years was a violation of last year’s nuclear agreement and promised an “appropriate” response.
