Iran

U.S. Warns Iran Moving Closer to Nuclear Weapon

The United States on Friday warned Iran is moving closer to obtaining a nuclear weapon, citing a new law passed by the Islamic Republic’s ruling authority that orders the country to enrich uranium to levels needed to fuel a bomb.

Defense Bill Targets Wallets of Rogue States, Terrorists

Illicit finance measure would close loophole exploited by China, Iran, cartels, and terrorists

U.S. CapitolCongress is weighing new disclosure laws to close a financial loophole that has been exploited by the United States' enemies to fund terrorist and trafficking operations.

Iran Prepares to Expand Nuclear Program

Iranian flagIran is preparing to expand its nuclear program by enriching uranium—the key component in an atomic weapon—to levels needed to fuel a weapon, a move that Tehran says will "advance the goals of nuclear martyrs such as Mohsen Fakhrizadeh," the nuclear scientist who was recently assassinated.

Pompeo Puts Iran on Notice During Paris Meetings

Also honors French terror victims

Secretary of State Mike PompeoPARIS—Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wrapped up the first leg of a seven-country tour in Paris on Monday by amplifying the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to push back against Iran, a centerpiece of what are likely to be the administration’s final months.  

Iran to Block Inspectors at Nuclear Sites

Iran will reduce the access international nuclear inspectors have to its sites following a new watchdog report indicating Tehran is stockpiling more than 12 times the amount of enriched uranium allowed under the 2015 nuclear agreement.