News Archive - 6 September 2019

Iran Says It Arrested 17 CIA Spies, Some Sentenced To Death

The announcement comes as Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers is unraveling.

Iran Seizes Foreign Oil Tanker With Crew Of 12, State TV Says

The report comes just days after an oil tanker based in the United Arab Emirates disappeared off trackers in Iranian territorial waters.

Iran Seizes British Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz

The incident, involving two foreign ships, comes a day after Iran seized another tanker and the U.S. claimed to have downed an Iranian drone.

Trump Administration Imposes Sanctions On Iran's Foreign Minister

The move against Javad Zarif threatens the chances of diplomacy to reduce tensions between the U.S. and the Islamic Republic.

Intelligence Experts Slam Trump For Reckless Tweet Of Sensitive Photo Of Iran Launch Site

A photo that president tweeted to 64 million followers could help U.S. adversaries determine details of U.S. surveillance capabilities, experts warned.

Iran Announces New Violation Of Nuclear Deal Amid Heightening Tensions With U.S.

Tehran said Sunday that it will raise its uranium enrichment level beyond the 3.67% limit set in the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iranian President Rouhani: Trump Must First Lift Sanctions Before Talks

Donald Trump had said Monday at the G-7 that there's a "really good chance" that he and Hassan Rouhani could meet to discuss their nuclear impasse.

Economic Storm Clouds Hover Over Trump And Global Leaders At G-7 Summit

Trump faces a tepid reception as anxiety grows over a global economic showdown and tension over trade, Iran and Russia.

Brit Ambassador Charged That Trump Killed Iran Deal Because It Was Obama's: Report

Sir Kim Darroch called Trump's actions "diplomatic vandalism," according to new cables obtained by the Daily Mail.

Top Official Warns Iran Is Ready To Break Nuclear Agreement Again

The new threat comes days after President Hassan Rouhani said the nation could push its uranium enrichment level to "any any amount we want."

BBC Accepts Iran’s Demand Of Blackout On Its Persian Sites Amid Regime’s Attacks On Press

A deal to not share reporting from Iran on BBC Persian has angered staffers who see it as complicity with a government that imprisons, tortures and kills journalists.

Iran Threatens To Enrich Uranium In ‘Any Amount That We Want’ As Tensions Mount

A diplomatic conflict between Tehran and Washington has flared since the U.S. pulled out of the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal.

The White House Is Split On Iran, With One Side Thirsty For Conflict

A divide in the Trump administration is producing nonsensical policies, say former officials and experts.

Top Iranian Official Makes Surprise G-7 Summit Visit Amid Nuclear Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is under U.S. sanctions, was invited to the gathering by France's foreign minister.

Iran Follows U.S. In Breaking Nuclear Deal

Iran is no longer abiding by the 2015 nuclear deal that the U.S. withdrew from last year.

Iran Confirms Rocket Explosion At Its Space Center

The explosion marked the third failure involving a rocket at the Imam Khomeini Space Center, raising suspicion of sabotage.