Iran
6.19.22
Lawmakers say new Iran nuclear deal unlikely
—Alexander Bolton // The Hill // 19 Jun. 2022 // 5:53 PM ET
Lawmakers say new Iran nuclear deal unlikely
—Alexander Bolton // The Hill // 19 Jun. 2022 // 5:53 PM ET
2.24.22
Russia invading Ukraine 'worst possible scenario we could have imagined': Browder
—Fox Business // 24 Feb. 2022 // 6 minutes 53 seconds [see 2:05]
2.10.22
Tucker: Justin Trudeau is attacking human rights
—Fox News // 10 Feb. 2022 // 17 minutes 14 seconds [see 8:58]
Russia invading Ukraine 'worst possible scenario we could have imagined': Browder
—Fox Business // 24 Feb. 2022 // 6 minutes 53 seconds [see 2:05]
2.10.22
Tucker: Justin Trudeau is attacking human rights
—Fox News // 10 Feb. 2022 // 17 minutes 14 seconds [see 8:58]
1.10.22
Taliban orders store owners to behead mannequins
—Fox News // 10 Jan. 2022 // 4 minutes 5 seconds
Taliban orders store owners to behead mannequins
—Fox News // 10 Jan. 2022 // 4 minutes 5 seconds
10.10.21
The stalled progress is likely to give ammo to Republicans ahead of the 2022 and 2024 elections, who seek to skewer the Biden administration over its policy of rapprochement with Iran and reestablishing ties with the Palestinians that were severed under Trump... Despite the absence of the Biden administration, ties are deepening between Israel and Gulf states, largely an outgrowth of more than a decade of secret ties over concerns of Iran’s ambitions in the region and, following normalization, excitement over increased economic opportunities and security initiatives.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, "Biden shows little progress with Abraham Accords on first anniversary," 10 Oct. 2021 {7:30 AM EDT}
10.8.21
According to The Washington Post, the ten countries that may make it punishable by death to be LGBTQ are: Yemen, Iran, Mauritania, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan and the United Arab Emirates.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, "British diver Tom Daley says Olympics should ban countries where being gay is punishable by death," 8 Oct. 2021 {6:56 PM EDT}
The stalled progress is likely to give ammo to Republicans ahead of the 2022 and 2024 elections, who seek to skewer the Biden administration over its policy of rapprochement with Iran and reestablishing ties with the Palestinians that were severed under Trump... Despite the absence of the Biden administration, ties are deepening between Israel and Gulf states, largely an outgrowth of more than a decade of secret ties over concerns of Iran’s ambitions in the region and, following normalization, excitement over increased economic opportunities and security initiatives.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, "Biden shows little progress with Abraham Accords on first anniversary," 10 Oct. 2021 {7:30 AM EDT}
10.8.21
According to The Washington Post, the ten countries that may make it punishable by death to be LGBTQ are: Yemen, Iran, Mauritania, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan and the United Arab Emirates.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, "British diver Tom Daley says Olympics should ban countries where being gay is punishable by death," 8 Oct. 2021 {6:56 PM EDT}
7.10.21
Iran cheers U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan — but fears what could follow
—Miriam Berger // The Washington Post // 10 Jul. 2021 // 5:17 PM EDT
Iran cheers U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan — but fears what could follow
—Miriam Berger // The Washington Post // 10 Jul. 2021 // 5:17 PM EDT
6.27.21
U.S. Carries Out Airstrikes in Iraq and Syria
—Eric Schmitt // The New York Times // 27 Jun. 2021 // 8:05 PM ET
U.S. Carries Out Airstrikes in Iraq and Syria
—Eric Schmitt // The New York Times // 27 Jun. 2021 // 8:05 PM ET
4.8.21
Pentagon chief to visit Europe, Israel amid tensions with Russia, Iran
—Ellen Mitchell // The Hill // 8 Apr. 2021 // 7:54 PM EDT
4.2.21
Biden last month launched the first major military action of his administration, approving a U.S.-air strike against Iranian-backed militias located in Syria. The Pentagon said that one militia member was killed and two members wounded in the strike. The president approved the mission as a retaliatory response for missile attacks that targeted bases housing American forces and contractors in Iraq. The missile attacks in Iraq were allegedly carried out by Iranian-backed militias in the country.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, "Cawthorn says Boulder shooting 'linked' to Biden's Syria airstrikes," 2 Apr. 2021 {11:32 AM EDT}
Pentagon chief to visit Europe, Israel amid tensions with Russia, Iran
—Ellen Mitchell // The Hill // 8 Apr. 2021 // 7:54 PM EDT
4.2.21
Biden last month launched the first major military action of his administration, approving a U.S.-air strike against Iranian-backed militias located in Syria. The Pentagon said that one militia member was killed and two members wounded in the strike. The president approved the mission as a retaliatory response for missile attacks that targeted bases housing American forces and contractors in Iraq. The missile attacks in Iraq were allegedly carried out by Iranian-backed militias in the country.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, "Cawthorn says Boulder shooting 'linked' to Biden's Syria airstrikes," 2 Apr. 2021 {11:32 AM EDT}
2.13.21
Biden's move on Yemen sparks new questions
—Rebecca Kheel // The Hill // 13 Feb. 2021 // 6:49 AM EST
Biden's move on Yemen sparks new questions
—Rebecca Kheel // The Hill // 13 Feb. 2021 // 6:49 AM EST
1.31.21
Biden faces deadline pressure on Iran deal
—Laura Kelly // The Hill // 31 Jan. 2021 // 8:30 AM EST
Biden faces deadline pressure on Iran deal
—Laura Kelly // The Hill // 31 Jan. 2021 // 8:30 AM EST
12.12.20
Iran executes journalist who sought asylum in France
—Kaelan Deese // The Hill // 12 Dec. 2020 // 10:26 AM EST
Iran executes journalist who sought asylum in France
—Kaelan Deese // The Hill // 12 Dec. 2020 // 10:26 AM EST
11.28.20
Iran's leader calls for the 'definitive punishment' of those behind nuclear scientist's killing
—Jordan Williams // The Hill // 28 Nov. 2020 // 7:34 AM EST
11.8.20
Trump administration readies new sanctions against Iran: report
—Justine Coleman // The Hill // 8 Nov. 2020 // 3:09 PM EST
Iran's leader calls for the 'definitive punishment' of those behind nuclear scientist's killing
—Jordan Williams // The Hill // 28 Nov. 2020 // 7:34 AM EST
11.8.20
Trump administration readies new sanctions against Iran: report
—Justine Coleman // The Hill // 8 Nov. 2020 // 3:09 PM EST
10.21.20
Intel officials say Iran, Russia seeking to influence election
—Olivia Beavers // The Hill // 21 Oct. 2020 // 7:49 PM EDT
10.20.20
U.S. agencies fined ZTE a combined $1.19 billion in 2017 after the company pleaded guilty to violating export controls by illegally shipping equipment from the U.S. to Iran. NBC News reported in March that the Justice Department was investigating ZTE on alleged bribery charges.
—Maggie Miller, The Hill, "Sweden bans use of Huawei, ZTE equipment in new 5G networks," 20 Oct. 2020 {2:07 PM EDT}
Berkshire Hathaway settling alleged Iran sanctions violations for $4.1M
—Jordan Williams // The Hill // 20 Oct. 2020 // 12:28 PM EDT
10.8.20
US seizes 92 domains used by Iran for 'global disinformation campaign'
—Rebecca Klar // The Hill // 8 Oct. 2020 // 10:00 AM EST
Intel officials say Iran, Russia seeking to influence election
—Olivia Beavers // The Hill // 21 Oct. 2020 // 7:49 PM EDT
10.20.20
U.S. agencies fined ZTE a combined $1.19 billion in 2017 after the company pleaded guilty to violating export controls by illegally shipping equipment from the U.S. to Iran. NBC News reported in March that the Justice Department was investigating ZTE on alleged bribery charges.
—Maggie Miller, The Hill, "Sweden bans use of Huawei, ZTE equipment in new 5G networks," 20 Oct. 2020 {2:07 PM EDT}
Berkshire Hathaway settling alleged Iran sanctions violations for $4.1M
—Jordan Williams // The Hill // 20 Oct. 2020 // 12:28 PM EDT
10.8.20
US seizes 92 domains used by Iran for 'global disinformation campaign'
—Rebecca Klar // The Hill // 8 Oct. 2020 // 10:00 AM EST
9.14.20
Iran’s threat further demonstrates the murderous regime’s commitment to violence over stability. We must continue to keep the pressure on Tehran—this aggression is unacceptable.
—Rep. Mark Green (R-Tennessee) // Twitter // 14 Sep. 2020 // 1:48 PM
9.10.20
This is in large part because of his Day 1 commitment to opposing the spread of Iranian terror throughout the Middle East... wo presidential terms later, Obama had backed a war of regime change in Libya, a normalization agreement with a terror regime in Iran, and the “red line” fiasco in Syria, which likely encouraged military takeovers by the Kremlin in Crimea and by Beijing in the South China Sea.
—Richard Grenell, Contributor to The Hill, "Nobel prize committee's credibility is on the line," 10 Sep. 2020 {11:15 AM EDT}
9.5.20
Concerns around foreign election interference have ramped up over the past month, following the publication of an assessment by William Evanina, the director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, that Russia, China and Iran are actively engaging in interference efforts surrounding the presidential election. According to Evanina, the Russian efforts are aimed at boosting Trump’s reelection chances, while Chinese and Iranian efforts are in favor of former Vice President Joe Biden.
—Maggie Miller, The Hill, "Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle," 5 Sep. 2020 {5:04 PM EDT}
9.2.20
SIGN NOW: Iran Must Release Nasrin Sotoudeh
—PEN America // 2 Sep. 2020 // 4:36 PM
Iran’s threat further demonstrates the murderous regime’s commitment to violence over stability. We must continue to keep the pressure on Tehran—this aggression is unacceptable.
—Rep. Mark Green (R-Tennessee) // Twitter // 14 Sep. 2020 // 1:48 PM
9.10.20
This is in large part because of his Day 1 commitment to opposing the spread of Iranian terror throughout the Middle East... wo presidential terms later, Obama had backed a war of regime change in Libya, a normalization agreement with a terror regime in Iran, and the “red line” fiasco in Syria, which likely encouraged military takeovers by the Kremlin in Crimea and by Beijing in the South China Sea.
—Richard Grenell, Contributor to The Hill, "Nobel prize committee's credibility is on the line," 10 Sep. 2020 {11:15 AM EDT}
9.5.20
Concerns around foreign election interference have ramped up over the past month, following the publication of an assessment by William Evanina, the director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, that Russia, China and Iran are actively engaging in interference efforts surrounding the presidential election. According to Evanina, the Russian efforts are aimed at boosting Trump’s reelection chances, while Chinese and Iranian efforts are in favor of former Vice President Joe Biden.
—Maggie Miller, The Hill, "Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle," 5 Sep. 2020 {5:04 PM EDT}
9.2.20
SIGN NOW: Iran Must Release Nasrin Sotoudeh
—PEN America // 2 Sep. 2020 // 4:36 PM
7.7.20
The anniversary of the treaty comes amid increased tension among the international community in how best to confront global nuclear military threats, in particular from Iran and North Korea. Iranian nuclear sites in recent days have come under mysterious attacks — reportedly suspected to be an Israeli military operation — that have caused significant damage to their facilities.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, "Hiroshima survivor calls for elimination of nuclear weapons," 7 Jul. 2020 {1:36 PM EDT}
The anniversary of the treaty comes amid increased tension among the international community in how best to confront global nuclear military threats, in particular from Iran and North Korea. Iranian nuclear sites in recent days have come under mysterious attacks — reportedly suspected to be an Israeli military operation — that have caused significant damage to their facilities.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, "Hiroshima survivor calls for elimination of nuclear weapons," 7 Jul. 2020 {1:36 PM EDT}
9.20.20
Bahrain prevents 'terrorist attack' backed by Iran: report
John Bowden // The Hill // 20 Sep. 2020 // 4:43 PM EST
Bahrain prevents 'terrorist attack' backed by Iran: report
John Bowden // The Hill // 20 Sep. 2020 // 4:43 PM EST
4.10.20
[Sen. Bill Cassidy's] bill faces an uphill climb. The Trump administration has forged strong ties with Saudi Arabia, a regional ally that's also opposed to Iran's growing military strength.
—Kaelan Deese, The Hill, "GOP senator introduces bill to remove US troops from Saudi Arabia," 10 Apr. 2020 {1:54 PM EST}
4.3.20
Twitter also removed 2,541 accounts linked to the pro-government El Fagr newspaper, which were spreading critical posts of Iran, Qatar and Turkey. "These behaviors are in violation of our policies and are a targeted attempt to undermine the public conversation," a statement from Twitter said, according to The Guardian.
—Kaelan Deese, The Hill, "Twitter removes 20,000 fake accounts tied to Egyptian, Saudi and other governments," 3 Apr. 2020 {11:18 AM EST}
[Sen. Bill Cassidy's] bill faces an uphill climb. The Trump administration has forged strong ties with Saudi Arabia, a regional ally that's also opposed to Iran's growing military strength.
—Kaelan Deese, The Hill, "GOP senator introduces bill to remove US troops from Saudi Arabia," 10 Apr. 2020 {1:54 PM EST}
4.3.20
Twitter also removed 2,541 accounts linked to the pro-government El Fagr newspaper, which were spreading critical posts of Iran, Qatar and Turkey. "These behaviors are in violation of our policies and are a targeted attempt to undermine the public conversation," a statement from Twitter said, according to The Guardian.
—Kaelan Deese, The Hill, "Twitter removes 20,000 fake accounts tied to Egyptian, Saudi and other governments," 3 Apr. 2020 {11:18 AM EST}
3.19.20
American citizen released from Lebanese prison, returning to US
—Laura Kelly // The Hill // 19 Mar. 2020 // 2:37 PM EDT
3.17.20
“As alleged, the defendant helped Iran to develop its weapons programs by obtaining military parts in violation of the Iranian Trade Embargo,” Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Demers said in a statement.
—Justine Coleman, The Hill, "Iranian national extradited to Texas after allegedly exporting 'military sensitive items' to Iran," 17 Mar. 2020 {12:04 PM EST}
3.13.20
As tensions with Iran remain high, [Gen. Frank McKenzie, the leader of U.S. Central Command] said Central Command will keep two aircraft carriers in region and is moving Patriot missile defense systems into Iraq. Patriots are not designed to protect against the type of rockets launched Wednesday, but rather missiles such as the ones Iran used in January.
—Rebecca Kheel, The Hill, "Top general: Iran threat 'remains very high' after US strikes on proxy militia in Iraq," 13 Mar. 2020 {10:30 AM EST}
3.12.20
U.S. officials have touted the Soleimani strike as having “reestablished deterrence” against Iran. Democrats, who were skeptical of that argument to begin with, are pointing to Wednesday night’s attack as belying the deterrence line. “Clearly we didn’t restore deterrence,” Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said. “That was a lie. The Iranians are still shooting at us.”
—Rebecca Kheel, The Hill, "Graham warns of 'aggressive' response to Iran-backed rocket attack that killed US troops," 12 Mar. 2020 {3:34 PM EST}
3.4.20
Iran also canceled its Friday prayers in major cities, as the country struggles to contain the virus. “This disease is a widespread one,” Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told his Cabinet, according to the AP. “It encompasses almost all of our provinces and is, in a sense, a global disease that many countries in the world have become infected with, and we must work together to tackle this problem as quickly as possible.” Saudi Arabia currently has one recorded case of coronavirus, while Iran has 2,922 cases and 92 deaths.
—Justine Coleman, The Hill, "Saudi Arabia bans all pilgrimages to Mecca to fight virus spread," 4 Mar. 2020 {12:33 PM EST}
3.3.20
“No nuclear weapons. No threatening intercontinental ballistic missiles, and no support for terrorism," [Sen. Bob Menendez] elaborated. The Democratic senator made his proposal in front of more than 18,000 pro-Israel members of an organization that firmly opposed the Obama administration’s nuclear deal with Iran, called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, "Menendez, Graham lobbying European allies to open negotiations with Iran," 3 Mar. 2020 {2:20 PM EST}
3.2.20
The company said it removed foreign influence campaigns originating in India, Egypt, Russia, Iran and Myanmar. Some of those campaigns were government-backed. Overall, the platform purged nearly 500 Facebook accounts, more than 1,200 Instagram accounts, 248 pages and 49 groups in February.
—Emily Birnbaum, The Hill, "Facebook says it removed five foreign influence campaigns in February," 2 Mar. 2020 {4:30 PM EST}
American citizen released from Lebanese prison, returning to US
—Laura Kelly // The Hill // 19 Mar. 2020 // 2:37 PM EDT
3.17.20
“As alleged, the defendant helped Iran to develop its weapons programs by obtaining military parts in violation of the Iranian Trade Embargo,” Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Demers said in a statement.
—Justine Coleman, The Hill, "Iranian national extradited to Texas after allegedly exporting 'military sensitive items' to Iran," 17 Mar. 2020 {12:04 PM EST}
3.13.20
As tensions with Iran remain high, [Gen. Frank McKenzie, the leader of U.S. Central Command] said Central Command will keep two aircraft carriers in region and is moving Patriot missile defense systems into Iraq. Patriots are not designed to protect against the type of rockets launched Wednesday, but rather missiles such as the ones Iran used in January.
—Rebecca Kheel, The Hill, "Top general: Iran threat 'remains very high' after US strikes on proxy militia in Iraq," 13 Mar. 2020 {10:30 AM EST}
3.12.20
U.S. officials have touted the Soleimani strike as having “reestablished deterrence” against Iran. Democrats, who were skeptical of that argument to begin with, are pointing to Wednesday night’s attack as belying the deterrence line. “Clearly we didn’t restore deterrence,” Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said. “That was a lie. The Iranians are still shooting at us.”
—Rebecca Kheel, The Hill, "Graham warns of 'aggressive' response to Iran-backed rocket attack that killed US troops," 12 Mar. 2020 {3:34 PM EST}
3.4.20
Iran also canceled its Friday prayers in major cities, as the country struggles to contain the virus. “This disease is a widespread one,” Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told his Cabinet, according to the AP. “It encompasses almost all of our provinces and is, in a sense, a global disease that many countries in the world have become infected with, and we must work together to tackle this problem as quickly as possible.” Saudi Arabia currently has one recorded case of coronavirus, while Iran has 2,922 cases and 92 deaths.
—Justine Coleman, The Hill, "Saudi Arabia bans all pilgrimages to Mecca to fight virus spread," 4 Mar. 2020 {12:33 PM EST}
3.3.20
“No nuclear weapons. No threatening intercontinental ballistic missiles, and no support for terrorism," [Sen. Bob Menendez] elaborated. The Democratic senator made his proposal in front of more than 18,000 pro-Israel members of an organization that firmly opposed the Obama administration’s nuclear deal with Iran, called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, "Menendez, Graham lobbying European allies to open negotiations with Iran," 3 Mar. 2020 {2:20 PM EST}
3.2.20
The company said it removed foreign influence campaigns originating in India, Egypt, Russia, Iran and Myanmar. Some of those campaigns were government-backed. Overall, the platform purged nearly 500 Facebook accounts, more than 1,200 Instagram accounts, 248 pages and 49 groups in February.
—Emily Birnbaum, The Hill, "Facebook says it removed five foreign influence campaigns in February," 2 Mar. 2020 {4:30 PM EST}
2.25.20
The prosecution, representing the U.S., has argued that Assange's actions endangered personnel in Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan, according to the news service.
—Marty Johnson, The Hill, "Lawyer says Assange tried to warn White House, Clinton about dump of diplomatic cables," 25 Feb. 2020 {11:26 AM EST}
2.24.20
The virus is centered in China, but countries like South Korea, Iran and Italy are now reporting steep increases in confirmed cases, raising concerns.
—Peter Sullivan, The Hill, "White House to request emergency coronavirus funds," 24 Feb. 2020 {2:48 PM EST}
2.23.20
The coronavirus also could have impacted voter turnout as the country reported its first cases and deaths two days before the election, the AP noted. Iran has reported eight deaths and 43 infections across five cities, including the capital. Voters showed up at the polls with facemasks.
—Justine Coleman, The Hill, "Iranian hardliners win all parliamentary seats in Tehran: report," 23 Feb. 2020 {3:54 PM EST}
2.18.20
In a post on Medium, Murphy said he wanted to discuss Iranian-backed forces in Iraq, the war in Yemen and U.S. prisoners being held in Iran... “I cannot conduct diplomacy on behalf of the whole of the U.S. government, and I don’t pretend to be in a position to do so. But if Trump isn’t going to talk to Iran, then someone should,” [Sen. Chris Murphy] wrote.
—Rebecca Kheel, The Hill, "Democratic senator meets with Iranian foreign minister," 18 Feb. 2020 {3:21 PM EST}
2.16.20
Iran and the U.S. have had tense relations since Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear agreement and reinstalled sanctions on the country. Iran will hold parliamentary elections Friday, and Rouhani encouraged Iranians to show up as an act of defiance against the U.S.
—Justine Coleman, The Hill, "Rouhani: War with Iran would 'ruin' Trump's reelection chances," 16 Feb. 2020 {12:41 PM EST}
2.13.20
Eight Senate Republicans voted with all 47 Democrats on Thursday to rein in President Trump's ability to take military action against Iran, paving the way for a veto showdown with the White House.
—Jordain Carney, The Hill, "Senate votes to rein in Trump's power to attack Iran," 13 Feb. 2020 {2:10 PM EST}
2.12.20
Both universities reportedly received letters from the Education Department on Feb. 11, in which they were asked to turn over any and all documentation pertaining to gifts and donations received from foreign donors in countries including China, Iran, Qatar, Russia and Saudi Arabia.
—Marty Johnson, The Hill, "Harvard, Yale under investigation for failing to report foreign funding," 12 Feb. 2020 {4:42 PM EST}
Facebook on Wednesday announced that it had removed three unconnected networks of accounts and pages targeting the United States, Ukraine and Myanmar with misinformation. The small number of accounts — six on Facebook and five on Instagram — targeting the U.S. were based in Iran.
—Chris Mills Rodrigo, The Hill, "Facebook suspends networks targeting US, Ukraine and Myanmar," 12 Feb. 2020 {9:47 AM EST}
2.11.20
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is urging senators to reject efforts to rein in President Trump's ability to take military action against Iran without congressional approval... McConnell argued that the Kaine resolution is "blunt and clumsy" and would "severely limit the U.S. military's operational flexibility to defend itself against threats posed by Iran."
—Jordain Carney, The Hill, "McConnell urges opposition to effort to constrain Trump's Iran war powers," 11 Feb. 2020 {11:04 AM EST}
2.10.20
“It provides more grant funding to state and locals for cybersecurity my own state of Texas impacted, particularly as tensions rise in Iran, for instance, we are seeing more cyberattacks coming out of Iran,” [Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas)] told The Hill.
—Juliegrace Brufke, The Hill, "Bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill to combat cyber attacks on state and local governments," 10 Feb. 2020 {10:36 PM EST}
The prosecution, representing the U.S., has argued that Assange's actions endangered personnel in Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan, according to the news service.
—Marty Johnson, The Hill, "Lawyer says Assange tried to warn White House, Clinton about dump of diplomatic cables," 25 Feb. 2020 {11:26 AM EST}
2.24.20
The virus is centered in China, but countries like South Korea, Iran and Italy are now reporting steep increases in confirmed cases, raising concerns.
—Peter Sullivan, The Hill, "White House to request emergency coronavirus funds," 24 Feb. 2020 {2:48 PM EST}
2.23.20
The coronavirus also could have impacted voter turnout as the country reported its first cases and deaths two days before the election, the AP noted. Iran has reported eight deaths and 43 infections across five cities, including the capital. Voters showed up at the polls with facemasks.
—Justine Coleman, The Hill, "Iranian hardliners win all parliamentary seats in Tehran: report," 23 Feb. 2020 {3:54 PM EST}
2.18.20
In a post on Medium, Murphy said he wanted to discuss Iranian-backed forces in Iraq, the war in Yemen and U.S. prisoners being held in Iran... “I cannot conduct diplomacy on behalf of the whole of the U.S. government, and I don’t pretend to be in a position to do so. But if Trump isn’t going to talk to Iran, then someone should,” [Sen. Chris Murphy] wrote.
—Rebecca Kheel, The Hill, "Democratic senator meets with Iranian foreign minister," 18 Feb. 2020 {3:21 PM EST}
2.16.20
Iran and the U.S. have had tense relations since Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear agreement and reinstalled sanctions on the country. Iran will hold parliamentary elections Friday, and Rouhani encouraged Iranians to show up as an act of defiance against the U.S.
—Justine Coleman, The Hill, "Rouhani: War with Iran would 'ruin' Trump's reelection chances," 16 Feb. 2020 {12:41 PM EST}
2.13.20
Eight Senate Republicans voted with all 47 Democrats on Thursday to rein in President Trump's ability to take military action against Iran, paving the way for a veto showdown with the White House.
—Jordain Carney, The Hill, "Senate votes to rein in Trump's power to attack Iran," 13 Feb. 2020 {2:10 PM EST}
2.12.20
Both universities reportedly received letters from the Education Department on Feb. 11, in which they were asked to turn over any and all documentation pertaining to gifts and donations received from foreign donors in countries including China, Iran, Qatar, Russia and Saudi Arabia.
—Marty Johnson, The Hill, "Harvard, Yale under investigation for failing to report foreign funding," 12 Feb. 2020 {4:42 PM EST}
Facebook on Wednesday announced that it had removed three unconnected networks of accounts and pages targeting the United States, Ukraine and Myanmar with misinformation. The small number of accounts — six on Facebook and five on Instagram — targeting the U.S. were based in Iran.
—Chris Mills Rodrigo, The Hill, "Facebook suspends networks targeting US, Ukraine and Myanmar," 12 Feb. 2020 {9:47 AM EST}
2.11.20
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is urging senators to reject efforts to rein in President Trump's ability to take military action against Iran without congressional approval... McConnell argued that the Kaine resolution is "blunt and clumsy" and would "severely limit the U.S. military's operational flexibility to defend itself against threats posed by Iran."
—Jordain Carney, The Hill, "McConnell urges opposition to effort to constrain Trump's Iran war powers," 11 Feb. 2020 {11:04 AM EST}
2.10.20
“It provides more grant funding to state and locals for cybersecurity my own state of Texas impacted, particularly as tensions rise in Iran, for instance, we are seeing more cyberattacks coming out of Iran,” [Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas)] told The Hill.
—Juliegrace Brufke, The Hill, "Bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill to combat cyber attacks on state and local governments," 10 Feb. 2020 {10:36 PM EST}
1.3.20
Trump says Iranian commander was killed to 'stop a war'
Morgan Chalfant // The Hill // 3 Jan. 2020 // 3:39 PM EST
Trump says Iranian commander was killed to 'stop a war'
Morgan Chalfant // The Hill // 3 Jan. 2020 // 3:39 PM EST
11.24.19
Obama alienated Saudi Arabia by brokering the Iran nuclear deal. But he then offered more military aid such as backing the Yemen campaign and arms sales to assuage the Saudis’ concerns.
—Rebecca Kheel // The Hill // 11.24.19 // 9:46 PM EST *
11.18.19
High-profile members of the House and Senate GOP applauded the Trump administration’s move Monday to cancel some civil-nuclear waivers for Iran but called for a complete end to the program, which they say enables Tehran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, "Cruz, Graham and Cheney call on Trump to end all nuclear waivers for Iran," 18 Nov. 2019 {5:45 PM EST}
Obama alienated Saudi Arabia by brokering the Iran nuclear deal. But he then offered more military aid such as backing the Yemen campaign and arms sales to assuage the Saudis’ concerns.
—Rebecca Kheel // The Hill // 11.24.19 // 9:46 PM EST *
11.18.19
High-profile members of the House and Senate GOP applauded the Trump administration’s move Monday to cancel some civil-nuclear waivers for Iran but called for a complete end to the program, which they say enables Tehran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, "Cruz, Graham and Cheney call on Trump to end all nuclear waivers for Iran," 18 Nov. 2019 {5:45 PM EST}
9.21.17
Sanders rips Trump in foreign policy speech, defends Iran deal
—Jordain Carney // The Hill // 21 Sep. 2017 // 12:37 PM EDT
Sanders rips Trump in foreign policy speech, defends Iran deal
—Jordain Carney // The Hill // 21 Sep. 2017 // 12:37 PM EDT
8.22.17
Trump’s Iran problem takes to the skies with Iran Air
—Emanuele Ottolenghi // The Hill // 22 Aug. 2017 // 11:20 AM EDT
Trump’s Iran problem takes to the skies with Iran Air
—Emanuele Ottolenghi // The Hill // 22 Aug. 2017 // 11:20 AM EDT
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