Statement by the President Regarding New Restrictions on Iran

Today, I am taking new actions to restrict Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile, and conventional weapons pursuits.  My Administration will never allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon, nor will we allow Iran to endanger the rest of the world with a fresh supply of ballistic missiles and conventional arms.  To ensure this cannot happen, I ... Read More»

By | 21 September, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, President of the United States, Statements | Tags: , , , , , ,

Iran’s History of Naval Provocations

Iran has long used its naval forces to terrorize the international maritime community – this is not a new phenomenon. In 2015, during negotiations of the Iran Deal and after its adoption, the U.S. Navy recorded 22 incidents of unsafe and unprofessional conduct by the IRGC Navy (IRGCN), many that risked collision. An additional 36 ... Read More»

By | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Events, Fact Sheets, Near East & North Africa, U.S. & Iran | Tags: , , , , , ,

Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act Sanctions

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson MEDIA NOTE March 24, 2017 Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act Sanctions On March 21, the United States imposed sanctions on 30 foreign entities and individuals in 10 countries pursuant to the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA).  These sanctions apply to the specific ... Read More»

By | 24 March, 2017 | Topics: Policy, Statements | Tags: , , , ,

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