Erdan calls for US to put military options on table to counter Iran’s growing nuclear threat

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“The international community for years spoke very softly to Iran. Sanctions are very important, but the sanctions are not enough,” said Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan. (December 10, 2021 / JNS) As negotiators in Vienna are conducting … Read More

Iranian General: Israel ‘Doomed to Termination’ as Tel Aviv Threatens to Strike Nuclear Sites

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A new government in Israel, elected earlier this year, has begun mulling strikes against nuclear sites in Iran in anticipation of upcoming talks between Tehran and Washington, and a new agreement to reinstitute the 2015 Iran nuclear deal – a … Read More

US eyes major rollback in Iran sanctions to revive nuke deal

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In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani speaks in a meeting in Tehran, Iran, on Dec. 9, 2020. The Biden administration is weighing a near wholesale rollback of some … Read More

Iran rejects ending 20% enrichment before U.S. lifts sanctions, state TV says

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U.S. President Joe Biden and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani – Photo: AP, Office of the Iranian Presidency Following reports Washington would offer new proposal to jump-start talks, Tehran threatens to further reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal if … Read More

US to offer Iran new nuclear deal, sanctions relief this week – report

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The US proposal would ask Iran to stop some of its nuclear activities in exchange for some relief from US economic sanctions, Politico reported. Iran holds military drills as tensions rise with US – (photo credit: REUTERS) The United States … Read More

Iran’s president claims ‘big victory’ in legal efforts to end US sanctions

Rouhani applauds UN court’s decision to hear case filed in 2018 over the legality of sanctions reimposed by Trump. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani delivers a speech before the heads of banks, in Tehran, Iran, January 16, 2020. (Office of the … Read More

Israel preparing for potential US military strike on Iran: report

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the Saudi Arabian crown prince in a secret meeting, according to Israeli media. Israel Defense Forces have been preparing for the possibility that the U.S. military will strike Iran during the last two months of President Trump‘s term, according to a … Read More

Russia to continue trade with Iran despite US bans

Russia has criticized Washington’s approach on sanctions against Tehran, stressing that Moscow will keep up its international trade ties with Iran despite US potential sanctions. “The wrong approach again… The United States playing a ‘world policeman,’ substituting the UN Security Council is … Read More

Six charts that show how hard US sanctions have hit Iran

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The value of Iran’s currency hit record lows as a result of the US sanctions – AFP The United States reinstated economic sanctions on Iran after President Donald Trump abandoned a landmark nuclear deal in May 2018. Mr. Trump says … Read More