August 2016
US Republicans to Vote on $400 Million Payment to Iran
US Republicans are set to vote on a proposal concerning a $400 million payment to Iran linked to the release of Iranian-American prisoners. This payment…
Response of the U.S. National Security Advisor and State Department to 'S-300 in Fordow'
The U.S. National Security Advisor and State Department expressed concerns over the deployment of the S-300 missile system at Iran's Fordow nuclear facility, asserting it…
Washington Confirms Payment of Interest on Suspended Arms Contract to Iran
The U.S. has confirmed a payment of $1.3 billion in interest to Iran from a delayed arms contract, alongside a $400 million payment related to…
Kirby: The U.S. Delayed Payment to Iran Until the Release of Prisoners
John Kirby confirmed that the U.S. delayed a $400 million payment to Iran until the release of Iranian-American prisoners. This payment has been framed as…
The U.S. Did Not Send $400 Million to Iran Until Prisoners Were Released from Tehran
The U.S. delayed sending $400 million to Iran until three Iranian-American prisoners were released from Tehran, according to the Wall Street Journal. This payment has…
Two American Senators: Obama Administration Should Explain Details of $400 Million Payment to Iran
Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee have demanded an explanation from the Obama administration regarding a $400 million cash payment to Iran, linking it…
American General: The Remaining Number of ISIS Fighters Reaches 15,000
General Sean McFarland estimates that around 15,000 ISIS fighters remain in Iraq and Syria, a decrease from previous estimates. He notes improvements in access to…
Israeli Defense Ministry Expresses Regret Over Previous Statement Criticizing Barack Obama
The Israeli Defense Ministry expressed regret over a previous statement that compared the Iran nuclear deal to the Munich Agreement, clarifying it did not intend…
Shamkhani: Iran's $400 Million Claim from the U.S. is Unrelated to Nuclear Negotiations
Ali Shamkhani, Iran's National Security Secretary, stated that the $400 million payment from the U.S. is unrelated to nuclear negotiations and is part of a…
Ahmadinejad's Letter to Obama: Release Iran's Assets
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has written a letter to President Obama requesting the return of $2 billion in seized Iranian assets and compensation for…
US Republicans Criticize Cash Payments Made to Iran Again
Republican representatives in the U.S. continue to criticize the $400 million cash payment to Iran, labeling it as ransom for the release of American prisoners.…
Israeli Energy Minister: Iran Has So Far Honored Its JCPOA Commitments
Israeli Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz criticized the JCPOA but acknowledged that Iran has complied with its commitments so far. The Israeli Ministry of Defense compared…
Continued Efforts in the U.S. to Prevent Aircraft Sales to Iran
Efforts in the U.S. continue to block the sale of passenger aircraft to Iran, led by former security officials and the Foundation for Defense of…
Discontent with the JCPOA; Will Khamenei Condemn Himself or America?
Ayatollah Khamenei expresses dissatisfaction with the JCPOA, labeling it a 'pure loss' and criticizing the U.S. for failing to meet its commitments. Despite his criticisms,…
Obama: Payment of $400 million to Iran was previously stated and not confidential
Barack Obama defended the $400 million payment to Iran, stating it was not a ransom for hostages but a fulfillment of a legal obligation following…
John Kerry Defends $400 Million Payment to Iran: America Does Not Pay Ransom
John Kerry defended a $400 million cash payment to Iran, stating it was part of a legal dispute and not a ransom for the release…
Trump Accuses Obama of 'Financing Iranian Terrorism'
Donald Trump has accused Barack Obama of financing Iranian terrorism by facilitating a $400 million cash payment to Iran. This accusation comes amid ongoing Republican…
Republican Senator Accuses Obama Administration of 'Ransom' Payments to Iran
Senator Mark Kirk accused the Obama administration of paying ransom to Iran after a report linked a $400 million cash payment to the release of…