Privately, some American officials acknowledge that the administration has gotten nowhere in negotiations, and that there is no sign the North will give up its nuclear weapons.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
North Korea Bans Foreign Tourists Over Virus, Tour Operator Says
The spread of the virus from China is bad news for Kim Jong-un; North Korea depends on Chinese tourists for cash.
Europe’s Gamble: Can It Save Iran Deal by Threatening to Kill It?
A risky strategy to keep the nuclear agreement alive could backfire. Badly. But no one else is even trying, Europeans argue.
Iran’s President Lashes Out at Europeans Over Crumbling Nuclear Deal
With the government in Tehran under pressure, President Hassan Rouhani warned that European troops could be in “danger.”
France, Germany and U.K. Serve Notice on Iran Under Nuclear Deal
The European nations triggered a dispute mechanism in the 2015 pact, a first step toward reimposing United Nations sanctions.
South Korean Leader Considers Letting Its Tourists Visit North Korea
Kim Jong-un has been trying to attract more foreign tourists to ease the pain of sanctions; South Korea says it may allow visits to the North.
Iran’s Grim Economy Limits Its Willingness to Confront the U.S.
Fearful of public anger over a plunging economy, Iran’s leaders appear to be turning inward, pulling back from escalation.
As U.S.-Iran Tensions Flare, Iraq Is Caught in the Middle
After U.S. airstrikes killed an Iranian leader, Iraq’s Parliament voted to expel American forces. Some Iraqi officials say that would be disastrous for Iraq.
Pompeo Imposes Sanctions on Iran, Sticking to Assertion That U.S. Faced Imminent Threat
As the administration imposed new sanctions on Tehran, the secretary of state provided no specific evidence that the killing of Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani was justified by an immediate threat.
Oil Prices Are Slow to Reflect U.S.-Iran Tensions
The muted initial reaction to last week’s killing of an Iranian general points to confidence that shipping lanes will be unaffected.