Mar 30 Iran rejects direct nuclear negotiations with the U.S. in response to Trump’s letter By Jon Gambrell, Amir Vahdat, Associated Press President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran's response, delivered via the sultanate of Oman, left open the possibility of indirect negotiations with Washington. However, such talks have made no progress since Trump in his first term unilaterally withdrew the U.S. from Tehran's… Continue reading
Mar 20 Jury convicts 2 men of plotting to kill Iranian American author in New York City By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Two purported mobsters were convicted Thursday of plotting to assassinate Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad at her home in New York City in a murder-for-hire scheme that prosecutors said was financed by Iran's government. Continue reading
Mar 17 What to know about Yemen’s Houthi rebels as the U.S. steps up attacks on Iran-backed group By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press This weekend's strikes killed at least 53 people, including children, and wounded others. The campaign is likely to continue, part of a wider pressure campaign by Trump now targeting the Houthis' main benefactor, Iran, as well. Continue reading
Mar 15 Trump orders U.S. strikes in Yemen, promising ‘lethal force’ until Houthis stop sea attacks By Michelle L. Price, Lolita C. Baldor, Samy Magdy, Associated Press President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor. Continue reading
Mar 14 China, Russia and Iran call for end to U.S. sanctions on Iran and restart of nuclear talks By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press Representatives of China, Russia and Iran called Friday for an end to U.S. sanctions on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program and a restart to multinational talks on the issue. Continue reading
Mar 08 Iran’s supreme leader rejects talks after Trump sends letter seeking new nuclear deal By Associated Press Speaking to a group of officials on Saturday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he rejects a push for talks by a “bullying government” because they would be aimed at imposing restrictions on Iranian missile range and its influence in the… Continue reading
Mar 07 Trump sends letter to Iran’s supreme leader amid tensions over country’s nuclear program By Jon Gambrell, Will Weissert, Associated Press Trump's overture comes as both Israel and the United States have warned they will never let Iran acquire a nuclear weapon, leading to fears of a military confrontation as Tehran enriches uranium at near weapons-grade levels — something only sought… Continue reading
Feb 26 Iran speeds production of near weapons-grade uranium, IAEA says, as tensions with U.S. increase By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The report says that as of Feb. 8, Iran has 605.8 pounds of uranium enriched up to 60%, up by more than 200 pounds since the IAEA's last report in November. Continue reading
Feb 07 Iran’s supreme leader criticizes proposed nuclear talks with the U.S. By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Friday that negotiations with America “are not intelligent, wise or honorable" after President Donald Trump floated nuclear talks with Tehran. Continue reading
Feb 05 Iran welcomes Trump’s move to cut foreign aid and hints it’s ready for nuclear negotiations By Nasser Karimi, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran’s government seems to be welcoming decisions by the United States — even though they happen to come from a man Iranian operatives have allegedly been plotting to assassinate. Continue reading