Friday, March 29, 2024

Iran-US Relations

US ‘will be hit hard’ if Gaza war does not end: Iranian defense minister

Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has warned the United States would suffer a heavy blow if it fails to stop Israel’s savage war machine against the besieged Gaza Strip.

Iranians hold nationwide rallies to mark U.S. Embassy takeover anniversary

Cities across Iran are witnessing rallies to mark National Student’s Day, which is the anniversary of the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover in Tehran, also known as the National Day of Fight against Global Arrogance.

US sending strong message of deterrence to Iran amid fears of escalating conflict in ME: White House

Washington is working to send a “strong” message of deterrence to Tehran as concerns of a wider regional conflict escalate, the White House  announced Monday. Iran Denies directing armed groups that strike the US bases in Iraq and Syria, but warns Israel's crimes against the people of Gaza and US support for Tel Aviv could “ricochet far-reaching consequences".

Risk of expanding Middle East conflict is real: US

The US sees an "elevated risk" of a spillover conflict in the Middle East as armed groups continue targeting American troops stationed in the region. Iran denies being behind the strikes.

Iran’s former FM warns of Israel’s plot to drag US into war against Iran

Iran’s former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warns that Israel is bent on expanding the war it’s waged on Gaza.

Iranian official rejects claims Biden’s comment was directed at Ayatollah Khamenei

A spokesman for the Iranian president has denied claims that US President Joe Biden’s latest comments about Iran were directed at leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Tehran court sentences US govt. to paying $420mn in damages for 1980 terrorist attack

A court in the Iranian capital, Tehran, has sentenced the United States to paying $420 million in compensation to 14 survivors of a US terrorist attack in Iran back in 1980.

Biden warns of response if Iran attacks American forces in Middle East

US President Joe Biden warned Tehran on Wednesday that the United States would respond if Iran or "its allied proxies" attacked American service members stationed in the Middle East. Tehran has denied any involvement in the recent attacks on American bases in Iraq and Syria.

US says does not seek war with Iran, but will defend itself

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has condemned so-called “Iranian proxies” that he said “have repeatedly attacked US personnel in Iraq and Syria” in recent days, and stressed that Washington does not seek war with Tehran. Iran has repeatedly warned the United States against any act of mischief in the region.

No direct Iran order for proxies to attack US forces in ME: Pentagon

The United States has not seen a direct order from Iran to attack US troops in the region, the Pentagon has announced following a rise in attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria.

Ex-FM Zarif: JCPOA shielded Iran from huge repercussions

Iran’s former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2231 that approved the 2015 nuclear deal with the West, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), saved Iran from a grave risk.

US to hold Iran ‘accountable’ for providing military support to Russia, Hamas: Biden

US President Joe Biden used his address to the American people Thursday night to claim Tehran would be held accountable for supporting both Moscow and Palestinian group Hamas. Iran has vehemently denied any involvement in recent Hamas' military attack on Israel, while rejecting claims of transferring drones to Russia for use in the Ukraine war.

Iran’s UN envoy denies received US message on Gaza

Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani has dismissed media reports that he received any messages from the United States on the ongoing Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip.

Over 100 US lawmakers calls on Biden administration to sanction Iran for supporting Hamas

A bipartisan group of 113 congressional lawmakers have urged the administration of President Joe Biden to “hold Iran accountable” for its role in supporting Hamas after the Palestinian group's attack against Israel which has so far killed 1,400, according to a new letter obtained by the CNN. Washington has announced there is no concrete evidence of Iranian involvement in the Hamas attack from Gaza, after denials issued by Tehran.

Iranian daily: US asked Iran to stay away from Gaza conflict

An Iranian newspaper says it has received information on details of a letter the US has submitted to Iran on the ongoing Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip.

Biden: No clear evidence Iran behind Hamas military operation in Israel

US President Joe Biden says there’s no clear evidence of Iran being behind the surprise attacks in Israel carried out by Hamas earlier this month.

Iran rejects US media reports over unblocked assets in Qatar

Nour News, which is affiliated to Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has rejected a US media report that Tehran had been barred from accessing its $6 billion funds recently unfrozen and transferred to Qatari banks.

Biden offers warning to Iran following Hamas military operation

US President Joe Biden has issued a stark warning to Iran to “be careful” around its actions in the region following Hamas attack on Israel. Iranian officials have denied any involvement in Hamas weekend assault despite Tehran’s strong support for the Palestinian resistance groups.

US says “too early” to say if Iran directly involved in Israel attack

The United States cannot say whether Iran played a direct role in the Palestinians’ recent strike on Israel, a senior administration official said Saturday, adding the US is planning to look into the matter.

US to transfer “seized Iranian ammunition” to Ukraine: Report

The US will transfer "Yemen-bound" seized Iranian weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, in a move that could help to alleviate some of the critical shortages facing the Ukrainian military as it awaits more money and equipment from Washington and its allies, American officials say. Tehran has repeatedly rejected as lies accusations that the Islamic Republic is sending arms to Yemen.

Iran says its drone kept US warship under surveillance for 24 hrs in Indian Ocean

An Iranian Army pilotless aircraft has reportedly managed to keep an American warship under surveillance for around 24 hours in the Indian Ocean.

US on Iran’s presence in Antarctica: Washington opposes any efforts to militarize region

Spokesperson for the United States Department of State Matthew Miller responded to Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani's recent remarks who said Tehran will set up a permanent station in Antarctica. Miller stressed that Washington unequivocally opposes any efforts to militarize Antarctica.

US sanctions entities and individuals based in Iran and three other countries over Tehran’s drone program

The US announced sanctions against an Iranian company as well as companies in China, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates for allegedly supporting Tehran’s drone program by supplying critical components.

Iran indicts 73 Americans for assassinating General Qassem Soleimani 

The Iranian Judiciary has issued indictments for 73 Americans over their involvement in the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani, the anti-terror icon.

Iran denies reports of imminent direct talks with the U.S. in Oman

The Iranian Foreign Ministry categorically denied recent claims circulated by a media outlet suggesting that direct talks between Iran and the United States are set to take place in Oman in the coming weeks.

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