U.S. May Impose Preemptive Sanctions to Thwart New Iran Arms Deals

Top Iran envoy tells Free Beacon U.S. will aggressively enforce Iran arms ban

Adam Kredo
October 19, 2020 1:47 PM

The United States will preemptively sanction any country that tries to deliver arms to Iran, effectively blocking new arms deals well before they develop, the Trump administration’s top Iran official told the Washington Free Beacon in an exclusive interview.

Judge Sentences Sanction-Dodging Iranian Businessman

Jack Beyrer
October 16, 2020 1:30 PM

The Department of Justice announced Thursday that an Iranian businessman was sentenced to 23 months in prison for his role in a complex sanctions-dodging scheme.

Trump Admin Brings Home Two American Hostages Held By Iran-Backed Militia

Jack Beyrer
October 15, 2020 2:20 PM

The Trump administration brought home two American hostages whom an Iran-backed militia had held in Yemen, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.

Iranian Dissidents Demand Oberlin Terminate Professor Accused of War Crimes

Adam Kredo
October 15, 2020 12:00 PM

A group of Iranian dissidents and former political prisoners are demanding that Oberlin College terminate a tenured professor who formerly served as Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, alleging that he was complicit in the regime’s crimes against humanity.

U.S. Sanctions Have Caused ‘Serious’ Damage to Iran, Tehran Says

Jack Beyrer
October 14, 2020 6:35 PM

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Monday that American sanctions "have caused serious monetary and financial damages to Iran," Radio Farda reported.

Iran Wants ‘Strategic Partnership’ with China

Jack Beyrer
October 12, 2020 1:50 PM

Iranian president Hassan Rouhani recently called for a "strategic partnership" with the similarly anti-American regime in China, the Economist reported Saturday.

BEASTMODE: Trump to Iran: ‘If You F— Around With Us’ We’ll Do Things That Have Never Been Done Before

President Trump Speaks At Opportunity Now Summit In North Carolina

Washington Free Beacon Staff
October 9, 2020 2:15 PM

President Donald Trump had a message for the Iranian regime Friday on the Rush Limbaugh Show, and he didn't mince words spelling it out.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Travels to China After U.S. Imposes New Sanctions

Adam Kredo
October 9, 2020 2:00 PM

Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif arrived in China on Friday, just a day after the United States imposed new sanctions on Iran’s entire financial sector.

NY Dem Organized for Group That Protested Terror Leader’s Death

Dana Balter was a core member of group that protested Soleimani's death

Jack Beyrer
October 8, 2020 4:30 PM

A New York Democrat previously organized for a far-left group that protested against the killing of Iranian general and designated terrorist Qassem Soleimani.

Trump Admin Hits 18 Iranian Banks With Sanctions

Adam Kredo
October 8, 2020 4:25 PM

The Trump administration on Thursday slapped sanctions on 18 Iranian banks, further crippling the Iranian economy and stripping its access to the global financial system.