The administration imposes secondary sanctions for the third straight day. The United States has imposed more sanctions this week against third parties who allegedly advanced Iran’s nuclear weapons…
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State Department Imposes More Sanctions in Iran as Nuclear Talks Proceed
Secretary Rubio says the move is necessary to curb the country’s oil profits and sanctions evasion tactics. The State Department announced new sanctions against Iran last week in…
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President Announces U.S. is Engaged in Direct Talks with Iran
He announced the discussions during the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. President Donald Trump said that the United States has begun “direct talks” with Iran regarding its…
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President Trump Seeks Nuclear Deal with Iran
Iran expresses openness to negotiations if the discussion is focused on militarization. Iran has indicated willingness to negotiate with the United States after President Donald Trump sent a…
Read MoreTreasury Department Places Sanctions Against Iranian Oil Network
The target entities are in China, India, and the United Arab Emirates. The Treasury Department announced new sanctions against an international network allegedly shipping Iranian oil to China.…
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President Trump Warns Iran to Not Target U.S. Officials
He issued a memorandum placing maximum pressure on that nation. President Donald Trump stated last week that Iran would “be obliterated” if they were to target any current…
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U.S. General Warns of Russian “Mischief” in NATO Territory
He expresses concerns surrounding Russia’s actions of sabotage in Europe. U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s General Darryl Williams expressed concerns this week about reports of nontraditional Russian operations…
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Treasury Expands Sanctions on Iranian Petroleum Industry
Department responds to Iran’s second direct attack on Israel. The Department of the Treasury expanded its sanctions against Iran’s oil and petroleum industry on Friday, responding to the…
Read MoreFormer Laser Welding Salesman Indicted for Illegal Exports to Russia
He was charged with falsifying records to sell products to a Russian government supplier. A former laser welding machine salesman had been indicted in a federal court of…
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U.S. and South Korea Conduct First Interagency Table-Top Simulation
Nuclear Consultative Group meets for two days in Washington, D.C. Officials from the United States and South Korea concluded a two-day table-top simulation that explored possible strategic maneuvers…
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