Putin Pulls Troops from Training Near Crimea
16,000 troops in Crimea still stationed there, but Putin pulls new trainees back from Russia-Ukraine border after sanctions threats fly.
16,000 troops in Crimea still stationed there, but Putin pulls new trainees back from Russia-Ukraine border after sanctions threats fly.
Netanyahu supported criminal sanctions on hareidi evaders of army service in exchange for the appointment of MK Hanegbi to key committee.
Prime Minister freezes Shaked Committee vote on sanctions for draft-dodging after controversy erupts over length of Hesder service.
Malcolm Hoenlein: Saying 'I hate Israel' instead of 'I hate Jews' does not cover up the fact that both mean the same thing.
Iranian host not threatened by Obama's declaration that he will come down on sanctions violators “like a ton of bricks”.
Obama says he will come down "like a ton of bricks" on firms that violate the sanctions on Iran.
Pro-Israel lobby says Congress should wait before passing new sanctions on Iran.
France’s Finance Minister says a 116-person delegation of business figures to Iran is “a bet” on the future.
Reps. Lloyd Doggett and David Price mobilizing their colleagues against a bill to slap more sanctions on Iran.
Give diplomacy a chance to work, says former Secretary of State in letter to Democratic Senator Carl Levin.
France will have "significant commercial opportunities" in Iran if sanctions are lifted, says French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici.
Iran dismisses Obama's claim that international sanctions forced Tehran to the negotiating table.
US President’s veto threat appears to work: several senators drop plans for new sanctions on Iran.
Obama reiterates that he will veto a new Iran sanctions bill which "threatens to derail" the negotiations on its nuclear program.
Senator Feinstein causes outrage after declaring that "we cannot let Israel determine when and where the United States goes to war."
Senate Majority Leader Reid wants to see how the Iran-West deal is played out before bringing new sanctions to a vote.
Now would not be the right time for Congress to impose new sanctions on Iran, says Obama, days before nuclear deal to be implemented.
As nuclear deal is implemented, Iran will receive the first $550 million installment of a total of $4.2 billion on Feb. 1.
59 senators back new sanctions on Iran, one short of the number of votes needed to pass it.
A bill to slap new sanctions on Iran has gained support since December, but probably not enough to prevent Obama from vetoing it.
Responding to American sanctions threats, Iranians draft bill that would increase uranium enrichment to a 60% level.
White House threatened to use its veto power against legislation that would impose new sanctions on Iran.
Iranian deputy foreign minister says Tehran will resume negotiations with world powers over its nuclear program in the coming days.
Iran's Foreign Minister says talks with world powers will continue, despite an American blacklist of companies that violated sanctions.
Washington blacklists a dozen overseas companies and individuals for evading sanctions on Iran.
A victory for Obama? Senate Banking Committee announces it will hold off on passing a new Iran sanctions bill.
United States Secretary of State appeals to lawmakers to "hold off" on new sanctions against Iran.
Democratic Senator Robert Menendez and Republican Senator Mark Kirk close to agreeing on new Iran sanctions, say aides.
Iran’s Foreign Minister warns that any new American sanctions on his country would kill the deal reached in Geneva.
U.S. lawmakers concerned about Iran's ability to continue enriching uranium, say the Obama administration gave Iran too much in Geneva.
White House: Passing new sanctions on Iran, even with a delayed launch date, would give Iran an excuse to undermine the interim deal.
U.S. senators are working to pass new sanctions on Iran by end of December, are not buying Obama's warnings.
U.S. administration warns lawmakers that passing new sanctions on Iran would jeopardize negotiations on its nuclear program.
The Iranian government claims that the U.S. released $8 billion in blocked assets. State Department: Not true.
Canada’s Foreign Minister John Baird declares his country's sanctions against Iran will remain in "full force".
Bipartisan group of 14 senators says they plan to slap new set of sanctions on Iran after the Thanksgiving break.
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden briefs Democratic senators on the negotiations with Iran over its nuclear weapons program.
National Security Adviser plays down the impact that the lifting of economic sanctions will have on Iran.
Obama meets lawmakers in an urgent bid to convince them to hold off on new Iran sanctions.
Obama will meet key senators, ask them to hold off on passing new sanctions on Iran.
Obama warns Congress against further sanctions on Iran, claims that military action would have dangerous consequences for the U.S.
Kerry advice to senators to ‘ignore Israel’ part of desperate attempt to counter Bennett’s pro-sanctions campaign.
Republican senators who were briefed about talks with Iran were reportedly told by Kerry to “disbelieve” what the Israelis say.
Secretary of State tells Senate banking committee that new sanctions on Iran risk ruining talks over its nuclear program.
White House, State Department warn lawmakers that toughening the sanctions on Iran at this time would be wrong and lead to war.
U.S. lawmakers will wait until after a briefing by Secretary of State John Kerry before deciding on new sanctions on Iran.
The British Times: West may offer Iran a cash windfall from its frozen oil revenues in exchange for progress in nuclear talks.
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense cautions the Obama administration this week about engaging in endless negotiations with Iran.
U.S. Vice President joins other top officials in a bid to persuade the Senate not to impose new sanctions on Iran.
The only way to get Iran to abandon its nuclear program is to maintain the pressure on it, says Netanyahu.
Top Obama administration officials have been pushing lawmakers to hold off on new sanctions over Iran's nuclear program.
As Geneva talks end, Republican lawmakers express their skepticism and call for tougher sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
Defense Minister tells UN chief that easing the sanctions on Iran at this point in time would hurt the efforts to stop its nuclear program.
The sanctions are “very strong,” says Netanyahu, are close to "achieving their goal" and should not be relaxed.
U.S. efforts to pressure Iran, Syria and others are inhibited by the government shutdown, says White House press secretary.
A senior Iranian cleric urges Washington and Tehran to “join hands” to end the sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
Any diplomatic engagement with Iran should be accompanied by enforcement of sanctions, says Wendy Sherman.
The European Union must maintain the pressure on Iran, says President Shimon Peres in a speech before the Dutch parliament.
EU's foreign policy chief says she wants to go to the October 15-16 talks with Iran in Geneva with “the best possible atmosphere.”
Iran needs to take steps to prove its nuclear program is peaceful before sanctions are removed, says Secretary of State.