US issues further sanctions on Iran, targets drones

The United States on Thursday issued further sanctions on Iran, targeting Iranian drones, including their use by Russia in the war in Ukraine, as Washington seeks to ratchet up pressure on Tehran. The ... Read More

Iran warns it may change nuclear weapons stance in face of Israel, US announces sanctions

Iran has long maintained amid international skepticism that its nuclear program is for civilian purposes only. It says that could shift if Israel attacks its atomic facilities. Read More

Iran’s diplomats warn US ‘must stay away’ from Iran-Israel conflict

Iran’s diplomats warned the U.S. “must stay away” from the developing Iran-Israel “conflict” following Tehran’s drone and missiles attack on Saturday.  The post by the Permanent Mission of the ... Read More

US moves forces to Middle East to prepare for 'imminent' Iran strike

told DailyMail.com that it is unlikely Iran will seek to directly attack targets on Israeli soil, lest it risk an uncontrollable military response from Israel and its chief ally, the US. Read More

US has asked countries in the region to press Iran not to engage in war in Sudan

including asking them to encourage Iran not to engage, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Thursday. "We've had numerous discussions with countries in the region ... Read More

US Issues Fresh Iran-Related Sanctions Targeting Vessel Owner

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday imposed new Iran-related counterterrorism sanctions against Oceanlink Maritime DMCC and its vessels, citing its role in shipping commodities on ... Read More

Delusions at the United Nations

Earlier this week, 14 members of the United Nations Security Council agreed on ... the “unconditional release of all hostages”. The US delegation abstained, allowing the resolution to pass. Read More

Israel strikes Iran as US and EU impose new round of sanctions

The United States and its European allies announced a new round of sanctions targeting Iran on Thursday, deepening their participation in a spiraling war in the Middle East. Read More

Unexpected Diplomatic Moves: Russia's Veto Surprises the US at the UN

This is reported by AB News ... sanctions as outdated and disconnected from reality. This explanation did little to quell the criticism from Western diplomats. The US Deputy Ambassador to the UN ... Read More

At UN, US warns Iran not to target it over Syria strike

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States warned Iran on Tuesday not to retaliate against it for an attack on Iran's embassy compound in Syria, telling the U.N. Security Council it had no prior ... Read More

US Could Update Grid With Technique Other Nations Use

We deliver the news the way we like it—really short and unbiased. Subscribe to Newser newsletters. The other report, from GridLab and Energy Innovation, a nonprofit, looked at why more US ... Read More

US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting vessel owner

BY THE NUMBERS The U.S. Treasury Department said the Oceanlink Maritime DMCC-managed vessel HECATE recently loaded Iranian commodities valued at over $100 million dollars via a ship-to-ship ... Read More