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US sanctions Iran's 'shadow fleet' of oil
Biden administration targets 35 entities and vessels accused of transporting illicit Iranian petroleum to international markets.
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'Fabricated story'
Iran denies its UN Ambassador met Musk
Iran's Foreign Ministry denies report of a meeting between the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations and Elon Musk.
Report:
Musk met Iran's UN ambassador
Two Iranian officials tell The New York Times that Elon Musk met Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in New York to discuss ways to reduce tensions between Iran and the United States.
'Fabricated scenario'
Iran denies it plotted to kill Trump before US election
Iranian officials reject US accusations of Tehran's involvement in an alleged assassination plot targeting Trump. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: A repulsive scheme orchestrated by Israel and Iranian opposition groups.
After B-52 deployment
Iran blasts US 'destabilizing' presence in the Middle East
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says US activity in the region will not deter Iran’s resolve to defend itself and its response to Israel will be “definite and decisive.”
Amid MidEast escalation:
Iran ends indirect talks with the US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran sees "no grounds" for continuing its indirect talks with the United States through intermediary Oman.
Report
Iran warning US allies: Help Israel and you're next
Officials tell The Wall Street Journal that Tehran is issuing covert diplomatic warnings, threatening to target oil-rich Gulf Arab states and other US allies in the Middle East if their territories or airspace are used for attacks on Iran.
Khamenei opens the door to nuclear talks with the US
Iran's Supreme Leader says negotiations with the United States are possible, but tells the Cabinet: Do not trust the enemy.
House reps introduce:
Legislation to thwart Iranian nuclear development
Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Brian Mast announce the Bunker Buster Act, which authorizes the President to protect Israel with bomb capable of taking out Iran’s underground nuclear infrastructure.
Trump:
'If Iran assassinates me, I hope America obliterates Iran'
Republican presidential nominee shares video of Netanyahu mentioning alleged Iranian plots against Trump: If they do 'assassinate President Trump,' which is always a possibility, I hope that America obliterates Iran, wipes it off the face of the Earth.
Sen. Graham introduces:
Legislation to end financial support for Iranian regime
Tariffs For Terrorism Act of 2024 would require the President to identify countries that purchase, trade, consume or import crude oil or petroleum products from Iran and subsequently impose tariffs on products imported into the US from those countries.
Blinken:
'Iran could be weeks away from enough uranium for a bomb'
US Secretary of State says Iran is capable of producing fissile material for use in a nuclear weapon within "one or two weeks," points accusing finger at Trump for withdrawing from 2015 deal.
US warned Iran over its nuclear activities
Axios reports that the Biden administration sent a private warning to Iran last month expressing serious concerns about its activities that could be used for the production of a nuclear weapon.
Despite reformist president
US not expecting policy change from Iran
US officials point out that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls the shots in Iran, say they are not ready to resume nuclear talks.
'He'll beg Iran for mercy':
Trump criticizes Biden's policy on Iran
Trump criticizes Biden over Iran's nuclear program: Under Trump, Iran was broke. Biden has made them rich.
US sanctions Iran over 'nuclear escalations'
US sanctions three companies based in the United Arab Emirates and which are accused of being involved in the transport of Iranian petroleum or petrochemical products, as well as 11 associated vessels.
US sanctions Iran's drone program
US announces sanctions against entities enabling Iran's drone program, in action seeking to disrupt the production and proliferation of UAVs used by Russia against Ukraine.
New US sanctions target Iranian drones
United States issues new sanctions on Iran, targeting Iranian drones, including their use by Russia in the war in Ukraine.
After Iranian attack
US: We will impose new sanctions on Iran
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan announces that the US will impose new sanctions on Iran's missile and drone program and expects its allies to follow suit.
Report:
US to restrict movement of Iranian Foreign Minister in New York
Source says the US will restrict the movements of Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his delegation while they are in New York for a meeting at the United Nations.
Biden to Iran:
'My message is don't attack Israel'
US President tells reporters that the US is devoted to the defense of Israel and Iran will not succeed in attacking it.
Iran to US:
'Our response to Israel will be non-escalatory'
Iranian sources tell Reuters that Iran has signalled to Washington that it will respond to the attack attributed to Israel on its Syrian embassy in a way that aims to avoid major escalation.
US sanctions Iran weapons-procurement networks
US imposes new sanctions on three procurement networks that are supporting Iran’s ballistic missile, nuclear and defense programs.
Report:
US held secret talks with Iran on Houthi attacks
US and Iranian officials tell The Financial Times the US has held secret talks with Iran in a bid to convince Tehran to use its influence over the Houthis to end attacks in the Red Sea.
US threatens IAEA action against Iran
US threatens future action against Iran at UN nuclear watchdog if it continues its failure to cooperate in probe of uranium traces.
US to Iran:
'Dilute all your highly enriched uranium'
Responding to latest IAEA report, US calls on Iran to dilute all of the uranium it has enriched to up to 60% purity.
US cyberattack targeted Iranian ship
Officials say the US recently conducted a cyberattack against an Iranian military ship that was collecting intelligence on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
US official:
'Elimination of terrorist leader just the beginning'
Senior administration official says there is more to come in response to the deaths of three US soldiers in a drone attack in Jordan.
Following deaths of its soldiers
US launches military strikes in Syria
US begins retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militias for drone strike that killed three US service members.
Report:
US secretly alerted Iran ahead of ISIS attack
Wall Street Journal reports that the US secretly warned Iran about ISIS' plan to carry out the terrorist attack in Kerman early this month.
Gulf of Aden:
Navy SEALs missing after search-op for Iranian arms
The two were attempting to board a ship suspected of carrying Iranian arms to the Houthis in Yemen when one fell and the other jumped after him.
Biden:
'We delivered a message to Iran about Houthis'
US President says the United States delivered a private message to Iran about Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
US 'greatly concerned' by Iran's uranium enrichment
US responds to IAEA report which found that Iran has increased its production of highly enriched uranium.
'Worthless accusation':
Iran rejects US claims it fired a drone towards tanker
Iran's foreign ministry says Washington's claims are meant to cover up its support for "Zionist crimes".
US national security adviser:
'We're working on appropriate action in response to Houthis'
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan: The Houthis are the ones with their finger on the trigger but Iran is responsible.
House passes bill to block Iran from unfrozen $6 billion
House of Representatives passes bill that would permanently freeze $6 billion that was opened to Iran as part of prisoner swap.
Iran:
'Without a ceasefire, the war will expand to other fronts'
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: The US must understand that only an immediate cessation of the "massacres" will prevent an escalation.
US strikes Syrian facility used by IRGC
Pentagon announces the US military struck weapons storage facility used by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated groups.
Senate resolution to warn Iran against starting a war
Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal to introduce resolution recommending strikes on Iran if Hezbollah starts war with Israel.
Iran threatens US:
'You will be hit hard if there's no ceasefire in Gaza'
Iran's Defense Minister urges US to "immediately stop the war in Gaza".
On Biden's orders:
US Military strikes facilities in Syria used by Iran
Pentagon announces that President Biden ordered strikes on two facilities in Syria used by IRGC and groups supported by Tehran.
Iran's UN Ambassador:
'Blinken wrongly blamed us for Hamas attack'
Iran's UN Ambassador claims his country is committed to regional peace and stability after Blinken warns Iran not to attack US personnel.
Amid escalation with Iran:
US to send additional air defense systems to Middle East
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin orders series of additional steps to strengthen US posture in the region.
US sanctions Iran’s ballistic missile and drone programs
The sanctions come on the day that UN restrictions on Tehran’s ballistic missile program expired.
Republicans to Biden:
'Refreeze the $6 billion granted to Iran'
Group of Senate Republicans call on Biden administration to refreeze assets it allowed Iran to use as part of prisoner exchange deal.
'Baseless claims':
Iran rejects latest US report about its nuclear program
The report determined that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons at this time, but has the infrastructure to do so in less than two weeks.
US report:
Iran can make a nuclear weapon in less than two weeks
New US report says Iran isn't pursuing nuclear weapons at this time, but can do so quickly.
US military:
Iranian navy aimed a laser at US helicopter over the Gulf
US military says Iranian naval forces repeatedly aimed a laser at an American military helicopter over international airspace.
State Department spokesman:
'Iran must take de-escalatory steps on its nuclear program'
State Department spokesman Matthew Miller calls on Iran to resume cooperation with IAEA if it wants to make space for diplomacy with the US.
US issues more sanctions over Iran's drone program
US sanctions seven people and four companies in China, Russia and Turkey over development of Iran’s drone program.
Iranian President:
'The US needs to prove its goodwill to revive nuclear deal'
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi accuses US of violating 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran:
Prisoner swap with US to commence today
According to Iran's MFA spokesperson, the swap of 5 prisoners will commence, and frozen Iranian funds will be released.
US-Iran prisoner swap deal:
US issues waiver for banks to transfer frozen Iranian money
As part of deal announced last month, the administration has agreed to release five Iranian citizens held in the United States.
Reports:
US and Iran on verge of completing prisoner swap
US media reports that $6 billion of unfrozen Iranian funds will be wired to banks in Qatar, triggering prisoner releases on both sides.
Iran's President:
'The West failed to isolate Iran'
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi says his country continues to seek the lifting of sanctions that were imposed on it.
Iran orders US to pay $330 million for 'planning coup'
Court in Tehran orders US government to pay in damages for "planning a coup" against Islamic Republic in 1980.
Iranian Foreign Minister:
'No link between prisoner swap and release of money'
Iranian Foreign Minister rejects any link between prisoner swap with the US and recent release of frozen assets in South Korea.
Republican lawmaker:
'I would support broader deal with Iran'
Rep. Mike Turner says he would support broader diplomatic deal with Iran that would eventually freeze progress in its nuclear program.
Shippers warned to stay away from Strait of Hormuz
The warning comes as tensions between the US and Iran in the Persian Gulf remain high.
US official:
'Iran deal is not done yet'
National Security spokesperson John Kirby says release of $6 billion to Iran as part of prisoner swap deal will be tightly controlled.
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