Nearly two months after the death of Iran’s most important general, the Trump administration insists its “maximum pressure” campaign is working. Many allies are skeptical.
Tag: Nuclear Weapons
How Months of Miscalculation Led the U.S. and Iran to the Brink of War
The Trump administration escalated pressure on Iran to try to negotiate over its nuclear aims. Instead, Iran fought back with violent attacks. At critical points, each country misjudged the other.
Iran Again Fails to Put Satellite Into Orbit
Repeated failures with a communications satellite don’t halt an official’s assertions that the country is “UNSTOPPABLE!”
Offering Iran Penalties and Aid, U.S. Ramps Up Sanctions While Providing Medicine
The double-barreled tactic of sending medicine to Iranians and penalizing its leaders is an effort to fuel frustration against the government in Tehran.
Iran Says Its Enriched Uranium Stockpile Is Far Beyond Allowed Amount
Iran has stockpiled 1,200 kilograms, or about 2,600 pounds, which is well beyond what the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers allowed, an official said.
Iran Says Its Enriched Uranium Stockpile Is Far Beyond Allowed Amount
Iran has stockpiled 1,200 kilograms, or about 2,600 pounds, which is well beyond what the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers allowed, an official said.
Democrats Agree Trump Is Racing to War With Iran, but Are Vague on Alternative Strategy
The candidates were short on specifics at Tuesday’s debate when pressed on how they would accomplish their key foreign policy goals.
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.
Iran Challenges Trump, Announcing End of Nuclear Restrictions
President Trump thought the nuclear deal was flawed because restrictions on Iran would end after 15 years. Now, responding to a U.S. strike, Iran has declared the limits over after less than five.
Trump Bet He Could Isolate Iran and Charm North Korea. It’s Not That Easy.
The president assumed economic levers would guide the countries’ national interests. Now, he confronts twin challenges in an election year.