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News and updates about US-Iran
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.
US report:
Iran slowed down buildup of near-weapons-grade enriched uranium
Sources tell Wall Street Journal Iran has diluted some of its stockpile of enriched uranium.
US, Iran agree on prisoner swap deal
Deal would see Americans imprisoned in Iran released and US making Iranian funds more accessible. Blinken: No sanctions relief in the deal.
Iran's President:
'We'll discuss revival of nuclear deal with dignity'
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi vows to work to counteract the US sanctions imposed on the country.
US mulling armed personnel on ships in Gulf
The move would be aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels.
Blinken:
'We're not currently talking about a nuclear deal with Iran'
US Secretary of State says "we’re now in a place where we’re not talking about a nuclear agreement."
Iran launches air force drill as US sends forces to region
11 Iranian air force bases take part in the drill, dubbed Fadaeian Velyat-11.
US sending more warships, Marines to the Middle East
The move is intended to increase security following Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships.
Due to Iran's actions:
US to send additional fighter jets and warship to Middle East
The US seeks to monitor key waterways following Iran's seizure and harassment of commercial shipping vessels in recent months.
To protect ships:
US sends F-16s to Strait of Hormuz
The US move comes after Iran tried to seize two oil tankers near the strait last week, opening fire on one of them.
US Special Envoy for Iran:
'We remain engaged in implementing our policy on Iran'
Twitter account of US Envoy for Iran tweets for the first time since news came out that former envoy, Rob Malley, was placed on leave.
US intelligence assessment:
Iran not pursuing nuclear weapons at the moment
New US assessment says Iran has moved to increase its capacity to produce an atomic bomb, but has stopped short of that so far.
Blinken:
'Some of the reports on Iran agreement are not true'
Secretary of State rejects reports that Washington and Tehran are close to agreements.
US official:
Iran tested a suicide drone against a vessel in the Gulf
The United States has accused Iran of being behind a number of attacks against merchant vessels in strategic Gulf waters.
Report:
Details of 'imminent' Iran deal emerge
US aiming to reach unwritten agreement, which Iranian officials call a “political cease-fire,” which would prevent a further escalation.
US official:
'We're not discussing interim deal with Iran'
US official says Washington has told Tehran of steps that might trigger a crisis and also those that may create a better climate.
Iran:
'We held indirect talks with the US'
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirms indirect talks with the US in Oman, but stresses Iran isn't interested in an interim deal.
US to Iran:
'You will pay a heavy price if 90% uranium enrichment continues'
Sources say US and Iran held indirect talks in Oman, in which US warned Iran not to continue on the path towards nuclear weapons.
US and Iran deny an interim deal is near
United States and Iran both deny reports that they are nearing an interim nuclear deal.
US sanctions IRGC official over plot to kill Bolton
IRGC official Shahram Poursafi reportedly also targeted former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Iran envoy Brian Hook.
Sources:
Biden adviser discussed outreach to Iran with Oman
Officials say Biden's Middle East adviser visited Oman this month to discuss outreach to Iran regarding its nuclear program.
'A serious threat':
US condemns Iran's latest ballistic missile test
State Department spokesman: An Iran with a nuclear weapon would likely act even more provocatively.
Iranian MP:
'Iran may restore ties with Washington if US offers apology'
Islamic Republic lawmaker Shahryar Haidari claimed the US suggested holding talks with Tehran without the presence of other JCPOA partners.
Top Iranian commander:
'Our ultimate revenge for Soleimani's death is yet to come'
IRGC commander Hossein Salami: The US has yet to feel our revenge for its elimination of Qassem Soleimani.
Former US envoy:
'Iran doesn't fear us the way they need to fear us'
Dennis Ross, who served as a senior advisor to three US presidents, criticizes current administration's policy on Iran.
Iran justifies seizure of foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf
Iran claims its moves in the Gulf are "aimed at countering behaviors in violation of international maritime law".
After Iran's ship seizures:
US military to bolster its defensive posture in the Gulf
US military will work to bolster the defensive posture in the Gulf region following Iran's seizure and harassment of vessels.
Iran:
'US needs to stop procrastinating on nuclear deal renewal'
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman urges US to put an end to "delays" in attempts to renew 2015 nuclear agreement.
US sanctions Iran for detaining Americans
Russia’s Federal Security Service also sanctioned for holding Americans unjustly captive.
Iran:
Court orders US to pay for 2017 ISIS attack
Iranian court issues $312.9 million judgment against the United States over 2017 attack in Tehran.
Over protest crackdown:
US sanctions senior Iranian officials
US Treasury sanctions four senior Iranian law enforcement and military officials involved in crushing anti-government protests.
Iran claims it forced US submarine to surface in Gulf
US Navy says Iran's claim is "absolutely false" and "represents more Iranian disinformation".
US Navy sails drone through the Strait of Hormuz
The narrow waterway has often been a site of tense encounters between Americans and Iranian forces.
US woman sent to prison over plot to kidnap Iranian dissident
Iranian-born American woman sentenced to four years in prison over plot to kidnap Iranian-American activist Masih Alinejad.
Top US general:
'Iran could produce a nuclear bomb within a few months'
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley: We have multiple options if Iran decides to develop an actual nuclear weapon.
US Treasury Secretary:
'US looking at ways to strengthen Iran sanctions'
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledges sanctions had not resulted in behavioral or policy changes Washington desires from Tehran.
US sanctions Iranians over equipment for drones
Four firms and three people sanctioned for allegedly buying equipment to be used for Iran’s drone and weapons programs.
US defense official:
'Iran may produce fissile material for a bomb in about 12 days'
US Under Secretary of Defense: Biden admin seeks to revive 2015 deal because Iran's nuclear progress since we left it has been remarkable.
Iran claims:
'We developed a cruise missile with a range of 1,650 km'
Meanwhile, top IRGC commander repeats threat to kill Trump over elimination of Qassem Soleimani.
US army downs Iranian-made drone in Syria
CENTCOM says the drone was attempting to conduct reconnaissance of a patrol base in northeast Syria.
Pence:
'US should never re-enter the Iran nuclear deal'
Former Vice President says all negotiations with Iran should end, adds the Iran deal wouldn't prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
