U.S. Mulls Withdrawal From Open Skies Treaty

Congress, Trump admin cite violations and spying by Moscow

Adam Kredo
December 5, 2019 3:00 PM

The Trump administration may withdraw the United States from a key treaty with Russia that Moscow uses to conduct surveillance operations across the United States—but has repeatedly violated by denying the United States access to Russian airspace.

Diplomat: Peru and U.S. Close to Signing Deal to Counter Chinese Influence in Region

Reuters
December 5, 2019 2:05 PM

LIMA (Reuters) - Peru and Washington are in the final stages of talks on a deal to promote American investments in the South American country as part of a U.S. initiative to counter Chinese influence in the region, a Peruvian diplomat told Reuters.

U.S. Confirms Interception of Iranian Weapons, Missiles Destined for Yemen

Adam Kredo
December 5, 2019 1:50 PM

Senior U.S. military commanders confirmed on Thursday that they intercepted in November a shipment of Iranian-made weapons and missile components destined for Yemen, where Tehran has been arming terrorist rebel forces.

U.S. Says Iran May Have Killed More Than 1,000 in Recent Protests

Brian Hook, U.S. Special Representative for Iran, speaks at a news conference in London

Reuters
December 5, 2019 12:11 PM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iranian security forces may have killed more than 1,000 people since protests over gasoline price hikes began in mid-November, U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook said on Thursday.

France: Iran Ballistic Activities Do Not Conform With U.N. Resolution

FILE PHOTO: An Iranian flag flutters in front of the IAEA headquarters in Vienna

Reuters
December 5, 2019 10:21 AM

VIENNA (Reuters) - France said on Thursday that Iran's ballistic missile activities did not conform with a U.N. Security Council resolution enshrining a nuclear deal with world powers in 2015 and called on the country to respect all of its obligations under that resolution.

Pentagon Official: Indications Iranian ‘Aggression’ Could Occur

Reuters
December 4, 2019 12:14 PM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday that there were indications that Iran could potentially carry out aggressive actions in the future, amid simmering tensions between Iran and the United States.

Hezbollah Operative Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Covert Terror Ops

Adam Kredo
December 3, 2019 5:25 PM

An undercover operative for the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terror group was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Tuesday for engaging in covert operations in the United States aimed at committing terror attacks, the Department of Justice announced.

Iran Orders U.S. to Pay $130 Billion in Reparations

Threatens to annihilate U.S., Britain, Israel, Saudi Arabia

Adam Kredo
December 3, 2019 2:55 PM

The Iranian government has ordered the United States to pay some $130 billion in reparations to citizens it says have been harmed by the Trump administration's tough sanctions policy on Tehran, according to a Tuesday announcement by Iran's judiciary.

International Criminal Court Declines to Prosecute Alleged Israeli War Crimes

Decision is defeat for anti-Israel activists across the globe

Turkish ship Mavi Marmara is seen docked at the port in Haifa on August 5, 2010

Adam Kredo
December 2, 2019 3:45 PM

The International Criminal Court on Monday declined to re-open an investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes stemming from a 2010 incident in which a Gaza-bound flotilla filled with militant anti-Israel agitators was intercepted by Israeli authorities, leading to a bloody confrontation.

China Suspends U.S. Military Visits to Hong Kong, Sanctions U.S.-Based NGOs

Anti-government protesters raise their hands as they attend the "Lest We Forget" rally in Hong Kong

Reuters
December 2, 2019 1:24 PM

BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Monday U.S. military ships and aircraft would not be allowed to visit Hong Kong, and also announced sanctions against several U.S. non-government organizations for encouraging protesters to "engage in extremist, violent and criminal acts."

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