Aug 28 Watch 5:30 Why European countries want to reimpose harsh sanctions on Iran By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Three European countries that were part of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal launched a process to reimpose sanctions that were lifted a decade ago as part of the agreement. France, Germany and the United Kingdom accused Iran of breaking its… Continue watching
Aug 28 European nations start process to impose a ‘snapback’ of Iran nuclear sanctions at UN By Farnoush Amiri, Jon Gambrell, Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The mechanism, known as "snapback," could freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals, and put renewed sanctions on its ballistic missile program. Continue reading
Aug 27 IAEA chief gets special police protection over threats as deadline approaches over Iran sanctions By Jon Gambrell, Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The IAEA's confirmation Wednesday comes after threats from Iran amid tensions over its nuclear program. The IAEA declines to say what exactly prompted Rafael Grossi to receive protection from an elite police unit. Continue reading
Aug 22 Hegseth fires general whose agency’s intel assessment of U.S. strikes on Iran angered Trump By Konstantin Toropin, Mary Clare Jalonick, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired a general whose agency’s initial intelligence assessment of damage to Iranian nuclear sites from U.S. strikes angered President Donald Trump, according to two people familiar with the decision and a White House official. Continue reading
Aug 22 Iran discusses its nuclear program with European nations as sanctions deadline looms By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran said Friday its foreign minister spoke by phone with his French, German and British counterparts to avoid the reimposition of U.N. sanctions over Tehran’s nuclear program, just days ahead of a European deadline. Continue reading
Aug 14 Israeli airstrike on Iranian prison was an ‘apparent war crime,’ Human Rights Watch says By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press Human Rights Watch alleged Thursday that an Israeli airstrike on Iran's notorious Evin Prison in June was “an apparent war crime,” while also accusing Tehran of harming and disappearing prisoners after the attack. Continue reading
Aug 13 Lebanon’s leader rejects foreign intervention during visit by top Iranian official By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Lebanon’s president has told a top Iranian security official that Beirut rejects foreign intervention and wants stability for its people. Continue reading
Aug 12 Iran detained 21,000 people during June war with Israel By Associated Press Iranian police say 21,000 people were detained during the 12-day war with Israel in June. Continue reading
Aug 04 After attacks by U.S. and Israel, Iran creates new defense council By Associated Press Iran's state media says the country has founded a new defense council after attacks in June by Israel and the U.S. Continue reading
Jul 24 Iran says it’s ready for nuclear talks with Washington but only if the U.S. rebuilds trust By Amir Vahdat, Associated Press The comments Thursday by Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi come a day before talks are to be held between Tehran and European nations. Continue reading