Jim Risch
Senator
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View Timeline →Reactions from Members of Two Parties in the U.S. Congress; 'Real Hell' is Coming for the Islamic Republic
U.S. Congress members express strong support for Iranian protesters amid increasing violence from the Islamic Republic. Key figures like Senators Graham and Cruz predict severe…
Reuters: 'Karim Khan', Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, at the Top of US Sanctions
Karim Khan, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has been sanctioned by the US under an executive order signed by Trump, targeting those involved…
Trump Signs Executive Order to Sanction International Criminal Court
Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court due to its investigations into U.S. citizens and actions…
U.S. Senate Rejects Proposal to Sanction International Criminal Court
The U.S. Senate rejected a proposal to sanction the International Criminal Court after it issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. While 54 senators supported the…
Rubio: Killing Soleimani Was a Sign of America's Power During Trump's Presidency
Senator Marco Rubio emphasized the deterrent power of the U.S. during Trump's presidency, citing the killing of Soleimani and the defeat of ISIS as significant…
Reuters: The Islamic Republic Has Found a New Market for Its Oil in China
Iran has significantly increased its crude oil exports to China, particularly to Dalian, despite U.S. sanctions. Independent Chinese buyers are filling the gap left by…
Report on FBI's Investigation into Possible Financial Crime Related to Leak of Classified Information
The FBI is investigating Robert Malley, former U.S. special envoy for Iran, for possible crimes related to the unauthorized transfer of classified information to his…
Support from the Chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee for Two Proposed Bills Against the Activities of the Islamic Republic
Michael McCaul, Chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, supports two bills aimed at countering the Islamic Republic's actions and deterring Houthi attacks in…
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Supports Dual Bills Against the Islamic Republic; End Iran's Terrorism
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has supported two bills aimed at countering Iran's influence and activities, particularly targeting its oil sales to China. Senators Jim…
Reports: Attacks by Iran's Proxies Decrease Following Death of Three American Soldiers
Following the death of three American soldiers in a drone attack attributed to Iran's proxies, there has been a reported decrease in such attacks. However,…
American Legislators' Plan to Counter China's Evasion of Sanctions Against the Islamic Republic
Two U.S. senators have introduced a bill to combat China's evasion of sanctions against Iran, criticizing the Biden administration's leniency. The bill aims to enforce…
The U.S. Recognizes Narges Mohammadi as 'a Hero for Many in Iran and Around the World'
Narges Mohammadi was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, recognized by U.S. officials as a hero for her courage and activism for women's rights and…
Bipartisan Senate Proposal for the Release of American Journalist Imprisoned in Russia
U.S. Senators from both parties have introduced a proposal for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia on…
Protests Continue in Iran Despite Crackdowns; Protesters in Hamedan Shout 'Death to the Islamic Republic'
Protests in Iran persist despite government crackdowns, with demonstrators in Hamedan chanting against the Islamic Republic. Human rights groups report arrests in multiple cities, while…
Anniversary of Mahsa; Robert Menendez: The international community owes Iranians 'full support'
On the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez called for international accountability for the Iranian regime's actions and emphasized the need…
Republican Lawmakers Protest; Release of Iranian Funds is an Incentive for More Hostage-Taking
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a sanctions waiver to facilitate a prisoner exchange and transfer of $6 billion of Iran's blocked funds from…
26 American Senators Criticize 'Paying Ransom to the Iranian Regime': Encouraging More Hostage-Taking
26 American senators have criticized the Biden administration's decision to release $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets in exchange for five American prisoners, arguing it…
A Bipartisan Proposal in the U.S. Senate to Intensify Sanctions Against the Islamic Republic
A bipartisan proposal in the U.S. Senate aims to intensify sanctions against the Islamic Republic, focusing on its missile and drone programs as UN sanctions…
One Day After Debt Payment Exemption to Iran, the U.S. Sanctions 14 Iraqi Banks
The U.S. has sanctioned 14 Iraqi banks for facilitating dollar transactions with Iran, one day after allowing Iraq to pay its debt to Iran with…
U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Member: Biden Administration Lacks Serious Policy Toward Iran
Senator Jim Risch criticized the Biden administration for lacking a serious policy towards Iran, which he claims endangers Israel. He emphasized the need for a…