Renewed oil sanctions against Iran that begin Nov. 4 are a “new instance of oppression” by the U.S. and a sign it is “in retreat,” Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday.
Iran President Hassan Rouhani wants European countries to do more to offset U.S. trade sanctions after one of the world’s biggest cargo shippers announced it was ending ties with the country.
European nations were urged Friday to stand as one and fight U.S. sanctions targeting foreign companies that trade with Iran, as Washington increased its pressure on the Islamic republic.
PARIS, France — Two dozen countries agreed Tuesday to push for sanctions against perpetrators of chemical attacks in Syria, with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson saying Russia “ultimately bears responsibility” for such strikes.
TEL AVIV – Amid reports that Iran is assisting North Korea with its nuclear program, Deputy Minister for Diplomacy Michael Oren asked the international community at what point it would intervene.
TEL AVIV – Iran will be closely observing the world’s reaction to North Korea’s latest nuclear test and will dictate how the Islamic Republic will move forward with its own nuclear program, former Israeli defense minister Moshe (Bogie) Ya’alon said.
“The U.S. is considering, in addition to other options, stopping all trade with any country doing business with North Korea,” Trump said.
Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-NC), chairman of the Congressional Task Force on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare, and 22 other Republicans wrote a letter opposing sanctions relief by the Obama administration for a Chinese corporation accused of providing spy gear to Iran.
