Israel is in trouble with the Democrats and it needs to move fast

posted in: Israel, News

The message is clear – Hamas and anti-Netanyahu protesters are happy Biden has won. AMERICAN AND ISRAELI flags fly during a demonstration in support of Israel at the US Capitol in 2002.  (photo credit: KEVIN LAMARQUE/REUTERS) “It is easier to … Read More

Trump administration plans “flood” of sanctions on Iran by Jan. 20

posted in: Middle East, News

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Photo: Patrick Semansky/Pool/AFP via Getty Images The Trump administration, in coordination with Israel and several Gulf states, is pushing a plan to slap a long string of new sanctions on Iran in the 10 weeks … Read More

US threatens to destroy Iranian missiles shipped to Venezuela

US warns it’ll destroy potential Iranian long-range missile shipment delivered to Maduro regime. EXCLUSIVE: The United States is warning it will destroy potential Iranian long-range missile shipments delivered to the Maduro regime in Venezuela, a senior administration official tells Fox News. … Read More

UN arms embargo on Iran lifted

The UN arms embargo on Iran has expired as part of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreement covering Iran’s nuclear programme.  The JCPOA set an expiry date for the arms embargo of 18 October 2020, after five years after … Read More

Trump issues stark warning to Iran after reports country is considering plot to assassinate US ambassador

Officials have been reportedly aware of threats against the ambassador since the spring. President Trump took to Twitter late Monday to issue a stern warning to Iran that an assassination attempt or attack against the U.S. in retaliation of the airstrike … Read More

The ‘Snapback Mechanism’ Bedevils Iran – OpEd

posted in: Middle East, News

Flag of Iran. Photo by Farzaaaad2000, Wikipedia Commons. The blueprint presented by the US to the UN Security Council to re-impose the arms embargo on Iran was ruled out, having 2 ayes,  2 nays, and 11 abstentions as its vote. … Read More

Trump says US intends to trigger ‘snapback’ of UN sanctions on Iran

The snapback mechanism was included as part of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. President Trump on Wednesday announced that the U.S. intends to “snapback” sanctions on Iran, days after the U.N. Security Council failed to extend a soon-to-expire arms embargo on … Read More

Iran says it’s ready for talks if U.S. apologizes over nuclear pact

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DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran would be open to talks with the United States if Washington apologizes for exiting a 2015 nuclear deal and compensates Tehran, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday, cautioning that U.S. calls for discussions were insincere. … Read More

No Talks with US, Whatsoever: Iran Parliament Speaker

Iran’s parliament speaker says holding negotiations with the United States is absolutely forbidden. Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday Tehran is not against diplomacy and talks, but believes talks with Washington would be “detrimental.” “And negotiations with European countries should be held with … Read More

Factbox: U.S. imposes Iran sanctions on China tankers

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration imposed sanctions this week on Chinese tanker companies for alleged involvement in the transport of oil from Iran, calling it one of the biggest sanctions actions it has taken since its crackdown on Iranian … Read More

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