Trump administration plans “flood” of sanctions on Iran after defeat in election
The administration of lame-duck President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a flood of new sanctions against Iran in coordination with Israel and…
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US threatens to sanction arms makers that sell to Iran
Reuters – The Trump administration vowed on Wednesday to impose the “full force” of U.S. sanctions on any international arms manufacturers who…
No difference between Brian Hook, his successor: Iran’s Spokesman
Tasnim – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman downplayed the surprise departure of US State Department’s point man on Iran Brian Hook, saying that…
US Iran envoy Brian Hook stepping down as key UN arms embargo vote looms
Reuters – The top U.S. envoy for Iran, Brian Hook, is leaving his post and U.S. special representative for Venezuela, Elliott Abrams,…
US warns governments, firms against aiding Iran fuel shipments to Venezuela – envoy
Reuters – Seeking to deter further shipments of Iranian fuel to Venezuela, the Trump administration has quietly warned foreign governments, seaports, shipping…
Baseless US claims aim to obstruct Venezuela’s oil plans amid sanctions: Iran
Press TV – Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed “baseless” allegations made by an American diplomat about the Islamic Republic’s trade ties with…