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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More than 300 killed, 3,000 injured in Iran earthquakes
TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- The death toll from a pair of earthquakes that jolted Iran on Saturday has escalated once again, state-run media reported Monday, August 13th.
Iran threatens legal action against Google for not labeling Persian Gulf
(CNN) -- Iran is taking on one of the world's biggest Internet giants, threatening to sue over something that is not on its maps.
President Obama says he's not bluffing on Iran nukes
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama says he isn't bluffing when he says Iran shouldn't have a nuclear weapon, but he cautions against an Israeli strike against the Islamic republic."At a time when there is not a lot of sympathy for Iran and its only real ally, (Syria) is on the ropes, do we want a distraction in which suddenly Iran can portray itself as a victim?" he said this week in an interview with the Atlantic.Obama, who is to meet Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said a permanent solution is necessary."The only way historically that a country has ultimately decided not to get nuclear weapons without constant military intervention has been when they themselves take (nuclear weapons) off the table," Obama said. "That's what happened in Libya, that's what happened in South Africa."Obama said Iran and Israel understand that he isn't bluffing about his opposition to an Iranian nuclear weapon."I think that the Israeli government recognizes that, as president of the United States, I don't bluff," he said."I also don't, as a matter of sound policy, go around advertising exactly what our intentions are.
U.S. levels new sanctions on Iran's Central Bank
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) -- President Barack Obama is ordering new U.S. sanctions on the government of Iran, including the Central Bank.In a statement accompanying his order, Obama says the sanctions are warranted because of the "deceptive practices" of the Central Bank and the "unacceptable risk" posed to the international financial system by Iran's activities.The order comes amid new tensions in the Middle East and around the world over the potential of a unilateral strike by Israel on Iran's nuclear program.Obama says it is still possible to resolve the standoff over Iran's nuclear program through diplomatic efforts.