Nov 19 Iran will seek new fighter jets, tanks as 2020 embargo lifts By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, an intelligence official said Iran would probably buy the tanks and aircraft from Russia and China. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch 6:20 News Wrap: Defying U.S., Gibraltar releases seized Iranian tanker In our news wrap Thursday, Gibraltar has released the Iranian tanker it seized in July under suspicion of transporting oil to Syria, a violation of international sanctions. Authorities allowed the tanker to leave despite a last-minute effort by the U.S. Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch 3:12 News Wrap: U.S.-China trade talks conclude with no visible progress In our news wrap Wednesday, U.S. and Chinese officials have concluded their latest trade talks without visible signs of progress. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman called President Trump’s Tuesday accusations that China had reneged on trade promises “laughable.” Also, the… Continue watching
Jul 22 Watch 6:09 News Wrap: China condemns pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong In our news wrap Monday, China condemned pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong on Sunday night. More than 100,000 people marched in the streets, some vandalizing the Chinese government’s office there. Beijing warned they are directly challenging the central government’s authority. Continue watching
Jul 19 Watch 12:15 In U.S.-Iran conflict, Iranian foreign minister asks 'who's being provocative' By Judy Woodruff U.S.-Iran tensions have again escalated, amid reports Iran seized at least one tanker in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, while a U.S. ship apparently shot down an Iranian drone. Judy Woodruff sits down with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif to… Continue watching
Jul 19 WATCH: Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says military conflict with U.S. not 'inevitable' By Layla Quran The Iranian Foreign Minister said if the United States and Europe does not fulfill their obligations under the Iran Nuclear Deal, then Iran does have a right to continue to enrich uranium. Continue reading
Jul 19 Iran says it's seized a British oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz By Robert Burns, Amir Vahdat, David Rising, Associated Press The website of Iran's Revolutionary Guard said the tanker was seized Friday for "non-compliance with international maritime laws and regulations" and was taken to an Iranian port. Continue reading
Jul 18 Watch 7:50 News Wrap: Trump says U.S. ship shot down encroaching Iranian drone In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump said a U.S. warship destroyed an Iranian drone when it came too close to the vessel and ignored warnings to move off. He criticized “Iran's attempt to disrupt freedom of navigation and global… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 5:20 News Wrap: Fed signals impending interest rate reduction In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve gave its strongest signal yet that an interest rate cut is coming. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said growing economic "uncertainty" makes the case for a rate reduction, which would be the first… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch 4:13 News Wrap: Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Southern California In our news wrap Thursday, a powerful earthquake shook Southern California. The magnitude 6.4 quake, the strongest the area has felt in 20 years, was centered about 150 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Experts warned strong aftershocks could follow. Also,… Continue watching