Richard Blumenthal
Senator
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View Timeline →US Energy Secretary Warns Iran Close to Achieving Weapons-Grade Uranium
US Energy Secretary Wright stated that Iran is only a few weeks away from enriching uranium to weapons-grade levels during a discussion with Senator Richard…
Iran vows 'long, painful' response if US renews attacks
Iran has threatened a "long, painful" response if the United States resumes attacks. This comes as commercial flights from Tehran's main airport have resumed amidst…
Trump faces his most difficult Iran war decision: Will he deploy U.S. troops to seize uranium?
President Donald Trump is reportedly facing a critical decision regarding the deployment of U.S. troops to Iran to secure approximately 970 pounds of enriched uranium.…
Binance Formally Rejects US Senate Claims of Iran Sanctions Violations
Binance has formally rejected claims by US senators of weak compliance systems and enabling illicit financial activity related to Iran sanctions. The exchange stated it…
American Senators: If Threats from the Islamic Republic Continue, Trump Will Attack Iran Again
A group of U.S. senators, primarily Republicans, have stated that if Iran continues its nuclear and missile activities, Trump may order military action against Iran…
Visit of American Senators to Israel on the Anniversary of Hamas Attack
American senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal visited Israel on the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack, emphasizing U.S. support for Israel and…
Netanyahu at Joe Lieberman Memorial: He Deeply Understood the Danger of the Islamic Republic
A memorial service for Joe Lieberman, a prominent U.S. politician and advocate against Iran's nuclear ambitions, was held in Washington, attended by Israeli Prime Minister…
Two American Senators Unveil Plan to Designate Russia as a 'State Sponsor of Terrorism'
Two U.S. senators have proposed designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism following a defense agreement between Russia and North Korea. This designation would…
U.S. Senators' Resolution on the Necessity of Confronting the Islamic Republic and Its Proxy Forces
A group of U.S. senators has urged the Biden administration to maintain military options against Iran in response to potential escalations by Iranian proxies in…
Introduction of Bipartisan Senators' Bill; Iran's Oil Sanctions Intensify
Senators Joni Ernst and Richard Blumenthal have introduced a bipartisan bill to intensify sanctions on Iran's oil exports to cut funding for militant groups. The…
American Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Intensify Oil Sanctions on the Islamic Republic
American senators from both parties are drafting a bipartisan bill to enhance oil sanctions against the Islamic Republic, proposing a $150 million fund to support…
American Lawmakers Call for Resolution on Oil Cargo from Seized Iranian Tanker
American lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration to address the delay in unloading oil from the seized Iranian tanker 'Suez Rajan.' The situation raises concerns…
Former Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization: We Did Not Abandon the JCPOA, but We Produced Uranium Metal
Ali Akbar Salehi, the former head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, claims Iran has not technically lost anything under the JCPOA while increasing uranium production.…
Bipartisan Senators' Proposal for Enhanced Oversight of Uranium Enrichment in Iran
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a proposal to enhance oversight of Iran's uranium enrichment activities, requiring the National Intelligence Office to notify Congress…
A Group of Republican and Democratic Senators Calls for the Seizure of Iran's Confiscated Oil
A bipartisan group of 12 U.S. senators has urged President Biden to allow the seizure of Iranian oil and gas shipments that have been confiscated.…