Iran imposes sanctions on 15 US firms, including Oshkosh Corp.
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran said Sunday it has imposed sanctions on 15 American companies over their alleged support for Israel, terrorism and repression in the region -- among them, Oshkosh Corporation.A Foreign Ministry statement carried by the state-run IRNA news agency said the companies are barred from any agreements with Iranian firms and that former and current directors will not be eligible for visas.The move is seen as a response to U.S. sanctions placed on dozens of Iranian entities in February following an Iranian missile test.
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran said Sunday it has imposed sanctions on 15 American companies over their alleged support for Israel, terrorism and repression in the region -- among them, Oshkosh Corporation.A Foreign Ministry statement carried by the state-run IRNA news agency said the companies are barred from any agreements with Iranian firms and that former and current directors will not be eligible for visas.The move is seen as a response to U.S. sanctions placed on dozens of Iranian entities in February following an Iranian missile test.
Republican lawmakers propose Iran business prohibition
MADISON — Republican legislators have introduced a bill that would prohibit the state from investing in companies that do business in Iran.Rep.
MADISON — Republican legislators have introduced a bill that would prohibit the state from investing in companies that do business in Iran.Rep.
Kerry warns of consequences if Congress votes down Iran deal; U.S. confident it can monitor Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Secretary of State John Kerry says if Congress rejects the Iran nuclear deal, the U.S. won't be able to prevent allies from doing business with Tehran.Speaking to a New York crowd, Kerry tried to counter Republican claims that a better agreement can be reached.That argument would entail the U.S. maintaining or increasing pressure on Iran by threatening foreign governments and businesses with penalties for doing business with Tehran.Kerry says that idea is far-fetched."Are you kidding?" he asks.He says European countries wouldn't cooperate with U.S. sanctions, and would walk away from separate U.S.-led penalties against Russia.He says the dollar would lose its status as the world's reserve currency, and allies wouldn't support U.S. military action against Iran if Congress was responsible for breaking the deal.Meanwhile, Iran's intelligence agencies have penetrated CIA front companies, executed Western agents and captured a sophisticated U.S. drone.So why should anyone believe American intelligence officials when they express confidence that they can monitor Iran's compliance with the just-completed nuclear agreement?Intelligence officials say the deal requires Iran to provide an unprecedented volume of information about nearly every aspect of its existing nuclear program.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Secretary of State John Kerry says if Congress rejects the Iran nuclear deal, the U.S. won't be able to prevent allies from doing business with Tehran.Speaking to a New York crowd, Kerry tried to counter Republican claims that a better agreement can be reached.That argument would entail the U.S. maintaining or increasing pressure on Iran by threatening foreign governments and businesses with penalties for doing business with Tehran.Kerry says that idea is far-fetched."Are you kidding?" he asks.He says European countries wouldn't cooperate with U.S. sanctions, and would walk away from separate U.S.-led penalties against Russia.He says the dollar would lose its status as the world's reserve currency, and allies wouldn't support U.S. military action against Iran if Congress was responsible for breaking the deal.Meanwhile, Iran's intelligence agencies have penetrated CIA front companies, executed Western agents and captured a sophisticated U.S. drone.So why should anyone believe American intelligence officials when they express confidence that they can monitor Iran's compliance with the just-completed nuclear agreement?Intelligence officials say the deal requires Iran to provide an unprecedented volume of information about nearly every aspect of its existing nuclear program.
"444 days in captivity:" Oak Creek man held hostage in Iran back in spotlight as Gov. Walker runs for president
OAK CREEK -- Kevin Hermening is a man Governor Scott Walker has spoken about in his bid for the presidency.
OAK CREEK -- Kevin Hermening is a man Governor Scott Walker has spoken about in his bid for the presidency.
Read it: State officials, lawmakers share their reaction to U.S.-Iran nuclear deal
MILWAUKEE -- Lawmakers and officials are sharing their thoughts in the wake of a deal between the U.S. and Iran on that country's nuclear program.
MILWAUKEE -- Lawmakers and officials are sharing their thoughts in the wake of a deal between the U.S. and Iran on that country's nuclear program.
Read it: Complete text of Pres. Obama's statement on the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON -- Today, after two years of negotiations, the United States, together with our international partners, has achieved something that decades of animosity has not -- a comprehensive, long-term deal with Iran that will prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon.This deal demonstrates that American diplomacy can bring about real and meaningful change -- change that makes our country, and the world, safer and more secure.
WASHINGTON -- Today, after two years of negotiations, the United States, together with our international partners, has achieved something that decades of animosity has not -- a comprehensive, long-term deal with Iran that will prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon.This deal demonstrates that American diplomacy can bring about real and meaningful change -- change that makes our country, and the world, safer and more secure.
President Obama: Walker approach on Iran deal would embolden enemies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker would be taking a foolish approach if he follows through with vows to revoke a nuclear deal with Iran if elected president.Obama was asked in an NPR News interview about Walker's recent comments that he would reject any deal Obama reaches on his first day as president.Obama says if the president's ability to strike agreements starts being questioned, it will be a problem for allies and embolden U.S. enemies.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker would be taking a foolish approach if he follows through with vows to revoke a nuclear deal with Iran if elected president.Obama was asked in an NPR News interview about Walker's recent comments that he would reject any deal Obama reaches on his first day as president.Obama says if the president's ability to strike agreements starts being questioned, it will be a problem for allies and embolden U.S. enemies.
U.S. to seize Manhattan skyscraper secretly owned by Iran
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The U.S. government is set to seize a Manhattan skyscraper that prosecutors say is secretly owned and controlled by the Iranian government.The 36-story tower is located on Fifth Avenue in the heart of New York City, adjacent to Rockefeller Center, and is home to a number of corporate tenants.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The U.S. government is set to seize a Manhattan skyscraper that prosecutors say is secretly owned and controlled by the Iranian government.The 36-story tower is located on Fifth Avenue in the heart of New York City, adjacent to Rockefeller Center, and is home to a number of corporate tenants.
Iran confronts U.S. drone, Pentagon says
(CNN) -- An Iranian fighter jet targeted an unarmed U.S. Predator drone over the Persian Gulf this week, the Pentagon says.It was the latest Iranian move aimed at thwarting American military airborne intelligence efforts in the region.Defense Department spokesman George Little said on Thursday the unmanned MQ-1 drone was conducting routine classified surveillance over international waters on Tuesday when approached by an Iranian F-4.The two aircraft came within 16 miles of each other.The American drone was escorted by two U.S. military aircraft, which remained over international waters, Little said, adding that the Iranian jet departed after a verbal warning.No shots were fired.
(CNN) -- An Iranian fighter jet targeted an unarmed U.S. Predator drone over the Persian Gulf this week, the Pentagon says.It was the latest Iranian move aimed at thwarting American military airborne intelligence efforts in the region.Defense Department spokesman George Little said on Thursday the unmanned MQ-1 drone was conducting routine classified surveillance over international waters on Tuesday when approached by an Iranian F-4.The two aircraft came within 16 miles of each other.The American drone was escorted by two U.S. military aircraft, which remained over international waters, Little said, adding that the Iranian jet departed after a verbal warning.No shots were fired.
Attack kills 5 at Iranian exile camp in Iraq
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- A camp housing Iranian dissidents in Iraq was attacked Saturday morning, leaving at least five dead and 40 wounded, Iraqi police said.The rocket and mortar attack occurred at Camp Liberty, formerly a U.S. base, which is now the home of the Iranian exile group Mujahedin-e-Khalq.Accounts of the number of people killed and wounded in the attack varied.Shahriar Kia, a spokesman for Mujahedin-e-Khalq, said the incident left six dead and 50 wounded.The residents at the camp were vulnerable both because the attack happened when most were asleep and because many lack adequate shelter, said Kia.The residents are "squeezed into a small area, without shelter," said Kia.Mujahedin-e-Khalq recently moved from Camp Ashraf in Diyala province to Camp Liberty in Baghdad.
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- A camp housing Iranian dissidents in Iraq was attacked Saturday morning, leaving at least five dead and 40 wounded, Iraqi police said.The rocket and mortar attack occurred at Camp Liberty, formerly a U.S. base, which is now the home of the Iranian exile group Mujahedin-e-Khalq.Accounts of the number of people killed and wounded in the attack varied.Shahriar Kia, a spokesman for Mujahedin-e-Khalq, said the incident left six dead and 50 wounded.The residents at the camp were vulnerable both because the attack happened when most were asleep and because many lack adequate shelter, said Kia.The residents are "squeezed into a small area, without shelter," said Kia.Mujahedin-e-Khalq recently moved from Camp Ashraf in Diyala province to Camp Liberty in Baghdad.
Ahmadinejad jokes he'd volunteer to go to space
(CNN) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad joked he is so serious about making sure Iran advances technologically that he'd volunteer to go to space for his country if needed.
(CNN) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad joked he is so serious about making sure Iran advances technologically that he'd volunteer to go to space for his country if needed.
Biden: U.S. open to direct talks with Iran
(CNN) -- Under the right conditions, the United States is willing to hold direct talks with Iran, Vice President Joe Biden said Saturday.
(CNN) -- Under the right conditions, the United States is willing to hold direct talks with Iran, Vice President Joe Biden said Saturday.
Iranian warships dock again in Sudan early Saturday
(CNN) -- Two Iranian navy warships arrived Saturday morning in Port Sudan, in the second such visit to Sudan within two months, eyewitnesses and officials said.
(CNN) -- Two Iranian navy warships arrived Saturday morning in Port Sudan, in the second such visit to Sudan within two months, eyewitnesses and officials said.
After attack on U.S. drone, Iran backs right to defend territory
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Iran said it took "decisive" action after a U.S. drone entered Iranian airspace in the Persian Gulf last week, a commander said.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Iran said it took "decisive" action after a U.S. drone entered Iranian airspace in the Persian Gulf last week, a commander said.
New cyber attacks on U.S. banks; Iran suspected
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Cyber attacks on U.S. banks continued this week from suspected hackers believed to be supported by the Iranian government, according to U.S. officials.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Cyber attacks on U.S. banks continued this week from suspected hackers believed to be supported by the Iranian government, according to U.S. officials.
U.S. offers $12 million for Iran-based al Qaeda operatives
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States is offering $12 million for two men described as al Qaeda financiers who are based in Iran and responsible for the movement of money and fighters to support the terror groups operations in the region.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States is offering $12 million for two men described as al Qaeda financiers who are based in Iran and responsible for the movement of money and fighters to support the terror groups operations in the region.
U.S. Officials believe Iran behind recent cyber attacks
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States believes Iran is behind cyber attacks on American banks and the oil industry in the Middle East, officials said.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States believes Iran is behind cyber attacks on American banks and the oil industry in the Middle East, officials said.
President Obama confronts Iran, Syria; UNGA debate opens
UNITED NATIONS (CNN) -- Embroiled in his campaign for re-election, President Barack Obama addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday in a sweeping speech meant to honor slain Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens, confront Iran and Syria, and highlight American involvement in the Middle East.
UNITED NATIONS (CNN) -- Embroiled in his campaign for re-election, President Barack Obama addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday in a sweeping speech meant to honor slain Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens, confront Iran and Syria, and highlight American involvement in the Middle East.
Ahmadinejad tells U.N. that Iran is threatened
(CNN) -- European delegates got an unusual reprieve at United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday when the Iranian President offered them no reason to get up and walk out, a move that has become a bit of tradition for western delegations.
(CNN) -- European delegates got an unusual reprieve at United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday when the Iranian President offered them no reason to get up and walk out, a move that has become a bit of tradition for western delegations.
Iran says missile test sinks warship-sized target
(CNN) -- The Iranian navy fired four missiles into the Persian Gulf, sinking a target the size of a warship, the country's military said, according to state-run Press TV.
(CNN) -- The Iranian navy fired four missiles into the Persian Gulf, sinking a target the size of a warship, the country's military said, according to state-run Press TV.