December 2016
Netanyahu Bans Ministers from Traveling to Countries Supporting Settlement Resolution
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has banned his ministers from traveling to countries that supported a recent UN Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlements. This decision…
Iran Sanctions Extension Bill Becomes Law Without Obama's Signature
The U.S. Congress has extended sanctions against Iran for another 10 years without President Obama's signature, which automatically made the bill law. This move has…
Netanyahu: I Will Discuss the Cancellation of the JCPOA and Available Options with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to discuss the potential cancellation of the JCPOA with Donald Trump, emphasizing that there are numerous options available.…
Obama Defends His Administration's Policies in the Fight Against Terrorism
President Obama defended his administration's anti-terrorism policies, emphasizing that the fight against terrorism should not create more terrorists. He criticized the portrayal of ISIS as…
Zarif: Extension of Sanctions Will Undermine America's Credibility
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized the U.S. Senate's approval of extending sanctions against Iran, claiming it would undermine America's international credibility. The sanctions,…
White House Spokesperson: Secretary of State Has Authority to Remove Nuclear Sanctions from 'Iran Sanctions Act'
The White House has indicated that President Obama is likely to sign a 10-year extension of the Iran Sanctions Act, which allows the Secretary of…
White House: Obama Expected to Approve Iran Sanctions Extension Bill
The U.S. Congress has approved an extension of the Iran sanctions law until 2026, which the White House claims does not conflict with the nuclear…
Financial Times: Trump's Team Considering New Non-Nuclear Sanctions Against Iran
The Financial Times reports that Trump's transition team is exploring non-nuclear sanctions against Iran that would not violate the nuclear agreement. This comes after the…
Iran's Foreign Ministry: US Extension of Sanctions Violates JCPOA
The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the US Congress's decision to extend sanctions against Iran for another 10 years, claiming it violates the JCPOA. Both major…
U.S. Senate Votes to Extend Iran Sanctions Law
The U.S. Senate has voted overwhelmingly to extend the Iran sanctions law for another decade, sending the bill to the President for signature. This move…
White House: After Senate Approval, Obama Will Decide on Signing the 'Iran Sanctions Act'
The White House indicated that President Obama will decide whether to sign the extension of the Iran Sanctions Act after the Senate votes on it.…