Since the United States withdrew from the 2015 nuclear pact and imposed economic sanctions, Iran has steadily backed away from the agreement.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
Iran Adds Advanced Centrifuges, Further Weakening Nuclear Deal
Tehran has been scaling back compliance in retaliation for President Trump’s withdrawal from the 2015 agreement.
Trump’s Syria and Ukraine Moves Further Alienate America’s Already Wary Allies
American allies in Europe have largely priced in President Trump’s tantrums and fixed ideas, but are increasingly worried about their dependency on an undependable president.
Kim Jong-un Orders ‘Shabby’ South Korean Hotels in Resort Town Destroyed
The North Korean leader has been pushing the South to restart a joint tourism project that once made money for his regime.
A Shiite Holiday Turns Into a Test of Iranian Power in Iraq
Iran wanted to help Iraq organize a major religious pilgrimage, but when it offered to send tens of thousands of police officers, Iraq said no thanks.
Turkey Agrees to Pause Fighting, but Not to Withdraw Forces From Northern Syria
After talks in Ankara, Vice President Mike Pence said the agreement would ‘‘save lives,’’ while Turkey said ‘‘we got what we wanted.’’
Giuliani Pressed for Turkish Prisoner Swap in Oval Office Meeting
The lawyer had asked that President Trump and Rex Tillerson, then secretary of state, help a client who was accused in a more than $10 billion scheme to thwart sanctions on Iran.
Oligarchs, as U.S. Arts Patrons, Present a Softer Image of Russia
Museums, the performing arts and historical sites like Fort Ross in California, where an old Russian company flag flies, have been the beneficiaries of their gifts.
North Korea Rules Out Quick Resumption of ‘Sickening’ Talks with U.S.
The North said that it would not meet with American negotiators again until after Washington took a step toward “complete and irreversible withdrawal of hostile policy.”
How Iran’s President Left Trump Hanging, and Macron in the Hall
President Emmanuel Macron of France tried to broker a call in the New York hotel where Iran’s president, Hassan Rouhani, was staying. President Trump wanted to talk. Mr. Rouhani declined.