Iranian leaders have concluded that President Trump could win a second term and they will have to deal with him.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
U.S. Offers Amnesty to Venezuelan Leader, if He Leaves Power
The direct appeal to President Nicolás Maduro contrasts a monthslong effort of threats and sanctions by the United States to push him from power.
Iran’s Rouhani Says No Talks With Trump Until Sanctions Are Lifted
President Emmanuel Macron of France is trying to get the adversaries to meet. Like President Trump, President Hassan Rouhani set conditions for talks.
Iranian Official Makes Surprise Appearance on Sidelines of G7 Summit
At the invitation of France, Iran’s foreign minister flew to Biarritz and met with European officials. But he had no plans to sit down with American officials.
Pompeo Concedes Challenges on ISIS and North Korea
But the secretary of state said he believed the administration was finding success with the intensified sanctions against Iran.
Pompeo Concedes Challenges on ISIS and North Korea, but Says Iran Policy Is Working
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the Islamic State had gained ground and that North Korea was a source of frustration.
Seized Iranian Tanker Leaves Gibraltar Despite U.S. Pressure
The ship’s departure raised expectations that Iran, in turn, would relinquish a British tanker it seized in apparent retaliation.
Seized Iranian Tanker Leaves Gibraltar Despite U.S. Pressure
The ship’s departure raised expectations that Iran, in turn, would relinquish a British tanker it seized in apparent retaliation.
Gibraltar Releases Iranian Tanker, Hours After U.S. Asked to Seize It
The government in the British territory said Thursday morning that the United States had applied to seize the Iranian vessel. By the afternoon, it had been released.
Iran Arrests British-Iranian Academic, Amid Tanker Standoff With U.K.
An acclaimed British-Iranian academic was detained just as the two countries appeared to be settling their standoff over an Iranian tanker seized in Gibraltar.