US has no imminent plans to use military force against Iran – McConnell
Sputnik – Officials in the United States are not discussing plans to use military force against Iran despite escalating tensions between Washington…
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U.S. Senate leader says Iran sanctions renewal will pass
Reuters– The U.S. Senate will vote to renew sanctions on Iran for 10 years before adjourning next month, the chamber’s Republican leader…
US democrats pushing for extension of Iran sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Senate Democrats are demanding Majority Leader Mitch McConnell bring up a straight 10-year extension of key Iran sanctions…
McConnell: Obama ‘ignoring reality’ on Iran deal
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) slammed Democrats and President Obama ahead of a second vote on the Iran deal, saying they…
US Senate Republicans to attempt repeat vote to kill Iran nuclear deal
The US Senate will hold another vote on the resolution to disapprove the Iran deal. WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The US Senate will…
U.S. senate GOP leader concedes Iran deal ‘likely’ to succeed
U.S. President Barack Obama has “a great likelihood of success” in his showdown with congressional Republicans on the Iran nuclear deal, Senate…
Obama’s choice on Iran deal ‘absurd’ – U.S. Senate leader McConnell
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday rejected President Barack Obama’s pitch for the Iran nuclear deal, saying it was “absurd”…
McConnell: Iran deal will be ‘hard sell’ in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and other congressional leaders are expressing doubts about Congress signing off on…
McConnell’s tough choice on Iran
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell faces a tough choice this week on how to move forward with a controversial bill that would…
US Senate majority leader promises ‘vigorous debate’ on Iran agreement bill
US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called for a measure that would ensure US Congress’s involvement in the final say of the…
Senate to ‘respond legislatively’ with vote on Iran bill – Majority leader
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that the US Senate will vote on legislation that seeks to ensure lawmakers will have…
McConnell warns of bad deal with Iran
TEL AVIV, Israel — With the deadline on an interim nuclear agreement with Iran less than 48 hours away, a US Senate…
U.S. Senate will vote on sanctions bill if there is no Iran deal
(Reuters) – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday the U.S. Senate would vote on a bill to toughen sanctions on…
U.S. Senate leader: Obama on verge of ‘very bad deal’ with Iran
(Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Sunday that President Barack Obama was on the verge of making a “very bad…
US senate majority leader insists on Iran sanctions bill
US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday vowed action on a bill to toughen sanctions on Iran over its nuclear energy…
Senate gop pushes Russia sanctions bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Wednesday slammed President Barack Obama’s response to Russian aggression as timid and insufficient, and offered an…
Slovenia hails Iran as center of stability in region
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Wednesday slammed President Barack Obama’s response to Russian aggression as timid and insufficient, and offered an…
Senate GOP leader says Hagel would face question on Israel, Iran if named Pentagon chief
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate’s Republican leader said Sunday he is reserving judgment on whether to support former Sen. Chuck Hagel, the…