U.S. officials act to block illicit Iranian oil trade with China
1 of 2 | A petroleum platform operates off the coast of Iran in Persian Gulf waters (2011). The Department of State and Department of…
United States designates Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization
Houthis launch a missile in the northern province of Saada, Yemen, on January 11, 2024, after vowing to attack Israel-bound ships and prevent them from…
US sanctions Russia and Iran over accusations of election interference | Elections News
The US says affiliates of the Iranian and Russian governments worked to sow division during the 2024 elections.The United States has announced a new round…
Treasury sanctions 2 individuals, 2 entities for supporting Iranian military
The Treasury Department on Wednesday sanctioned two entities and two individuals with ties to Iran for supporting that country's military. File Photo by Roger L.…
U.S. sanctions Hezbollah finance network, Syrian Captagon smuggling
The U.S. Treasury Department Wednesday announced sanctions against Hezbollah's finance network and Syrian Captagon amphetamine trafficking that benefits both Hezbollah and thr SYrian Assad regime.…
EU slaps 14 sanctions on Iranian officials, other entities for allegedly providing missiles to Russia
The new developments this week follow a March 2024 decision by the European Council that if Iran were to to transfer ballistic missiles and related…
Iranian-America indicted for spying on U.S. for Iran
The U.S. Department of Justice says Abouzar Rahmati lied to gain entry into the United States and become a naturalized citizen who obtained employment with…
Can Iran restore deterrence against Israel while avoiding an all-out war? | Israel-Palestine conflict News
On August 14, two weeks after the assassination of Hamas’s politburo head Ismail Haniyeh, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said: “Non-tactical retreat leads to the…
Meta: Iranian hackers target Biden, Trump officials in WhatsApp attack
The WhatsApp platform was used by Iranian hackers to target public figures in the United States, Britain and the Middle East, the tech giant Meta…
Trump campaign confirms internal documents obtained by hackers, blames Iran
The campaign of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump confirmed Saturday that internal communications had been obtained by hackers and supplied to the Washington publication Politico.…
Who is competing to become Iran’s president in the run-off election? | Elections News
The election campaigns are all but done, the debates have concluded, and all that remains is the vote. Saeed Jalili and Masoud Pezeshkian will compete…
Canada lists Iran Revolutionary Guards as ‘terrorist’ group | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps News
Ottawa cites the IRGC’s ties to Hamas and Hezbollah, accusing Iran of ‘complete disregard for human rights’. Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…
Helicopter crash kills Raisi: Are sanctions behind Iran’s aviation crisis? | Aviation News
EXPLAINERSanctions have prevented Iran from procuring new aircraft or equipment, which has been linked to aviation accidents. Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein…
Tightrope: Jordan’s balancing act between Iran and Israel | Israel War on Gaza News
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is caught between two regional powers and could face serious social, political and economic repercussions should regional tensions continue to…
U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran drone program in response to Israel attack
1 of 2 | The Treasury Department on Thursday imposed new sanctions against Iran's drone program and steel industry in response to its attack against…
What does Israel want to do after Iran’s drone and missile attacks? | Israel War on Gaza News
Israel is reportedly unable to agree on a response to an overnight barrage of more than 300 Iranian drones and missiles, launched in response to…
Biden returns to White House after Iranian forces seize container ship
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joseph Graydon is shown standing security watch aboard the USS San Diego in the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 19, 2021. Iranian…
Iran launches drone strike at Israel after attack on Damascus embassy
1 of 2 | U.S. President Joe Biden meets with members of the National Security Council regarding the unfolding missile attacks on Israel in the…
Fears over Iran retaliation strike on Israel prompt travel restrictions, Biden concerns
1 of 2 | Israelis hold placards at a protest calling for the end of the Hamas-Israel war outside the U.S. embassy branch in Tel…
U.S. sends Ukraine thousands of confiscated Iranian guns, rocket launchers
1 of 2 | The United States last week transferred thousands of weapons to Ukraine that had been confiscated at sea en route from Iran…