Tag: Iran deal
Biden Administration Floats Iran Agreement that Would Ease Some Sanctions
“The Biden administration doesn’t have a clue,” tweeted the Republican Jewish Coalition.
Bipartisan Group of House Members Convey Concern with Reported Iran Deal to Biden
Moreover, Iran has offered to help Russia evade sanctions with both countries having collaborated with China to increase diplomatic, economic and defense cooperation, noted the letter.
Senate Passes Non-Binding Measure Opposing Re-Entry Into Iran Nuclear Deal
The motion states that Congress would support the JCPOA only if it includes provisions to address Iran’s ballistic-missile program; support for terrorism; and evasion of sanctions by individuals, entities and vessels in the trade of petroleum products with China.
Congressman Defends Against J Street’s Accusation of ‘Dual Loyalty’
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) had some questions about re-entering the Iran nuclear deal—namely, about the IRGC. For those inquiries, he said he received an unwarranted backlash.
Bennett: New Iran Deal ‘Shorter and Weaker Than Previous One’
Israel is “organizing and preparing for the day after, in all dimensions..."
Senator Menendez: Other Options Exist Rather Than Going Back to Bad Iran Nuclear Deal
Failed negotiations will convince European allies of Iranian noncompliance, leading to sanctions.
Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro Rejoins State Department to Assist with Iran
Shapiro served as ambassador to Israel during the Obama administration from 2011 to 2017. Shapiro will split his time working from the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem and the U.S. State Department.
Netanyahu: Israel Will Get Rid of Iran’s Existential Threat, Even if US Opposes
Israel’s “greatest threat is the existential threat posed by Iran’s efforts to arm itself with nuclear weapons, whether to threaten us directly – with atomic weapons – with the destruction of a small state, or to threaten us with tens of thousands of missiles or a great many missiles backed by a nuclear umbrella."
US Sending Team to Mideast to Calm Fears Over Iran Deal
Another issue to be discussed: the U.S. sale of F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates as part of a larger $23 billion arms deal.
GOP Lawmakers Join Pompeo to Unveil Iran Sanctions Bill
The Maximum Pressure Act would require Senate approval for any new deal between the United States and Iran.
Senate Democrats Unlikely to Challenge Biden Administration Over Reentry to Iran Nuclear Deal
“The administration will be questioned or criticized by some Democrats on the Hill, but it will move forward just as in 2015, without regard to their worries," said Elliott Abrams, former U.S. Special Representative for Venezuela and Iran in the Trump administration
GOP Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Require Iran Deal to be Submitted as Treaty
A treaty is different in that it requires congressional approval under Article I of the U.S. Constitution.
Danny Danon: American Jewish Leadership Must Choose Between Support for Iran Deal or Support...
Jerusalem believes that Washington is dashing toward a deal with Tehran and that the most it can do is mitigate the circumstances.
Iran Spins Up Advanced Centrifuges at Natanz Enrichment Facility
Iranian nuclear program “a challenge we have to tackle immediately,” says U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price.
“THE MULLAHS KILLED MY FATHER!” – PULL UP A CHAIR [audio]
The gruesome assassinations of Iranian writers, intellectuals, activists and scholars who opposed the theocratic regime of the Mullahs.
Watch: President Trump Announces US Terminating the Iran Deal
Watch President Trump's Statement on the JCPOA here.
Trump Blames Kerry for the Iran Deal Mess
Trump took a swipe at Kerry's "shadow diplomacy" on the Iran Deal.
WATCH: Exhibit on Jerusalem ‘Doesn’t Represent the UN, It Represents the Truth’ Says Netanyahu
"This exhibit would not have been possible ten years ago and this exhibit will be unnecessary ten years from now."
Countdown Begins on Final US Decision to ‘Fix or Nix’ Iran Deal
After Trump signed the waiver Friday, Iran deal critics in both the Senate and the House called for language that applies to all missiles.
Kerry Accuses Israel, Egypt, of Trying to ‘Trap’ US in War with Iran
In October, President Donald Trump reluctantly approved the Iran deal, including the so-called sunset clause, which lifts restrictions on Iran's nuclear enrichment program after 2025.
Ground Zero for the Iran Deal: Rosenthal Versus Nadler
"This district is literally Ground Zero and our representative supported the Iran Deal? Is no one paying attention," Rosenthal queries.
US to Iran: ‘You Can Have Your Missiles and Buy Them With US Dollars’
U.S. says Iran's banking system is a major money laundering operation, so US is giving it access to US dollars. Huh?
WJS: NSA Taps Guided Obama’s Win over Netanyahu on Iran
According to US law, there’s a huge difference between tapping foreigners, even very friendly ones, like Netanyahu, and tapping US elected officials without their knowledge.
Kerry Winked at Oman’s Human Rights Record for Backing Iran Deal
State Dept. experts wanted to demote Oman for its record on human trafficking, but Kerry's advisers blocked the report to keep its ally on the same page for the Iran deal.
National Jewish Democratic Council Dries Up
The National Jewish Democratic Council dumped its staff and outsourced its activities to a p.r. firm.
Kerry Welcomes End of Investigation into Iran’s Past Nuclear Efforts (Including Lies)
Kerry welcomed decision to stop investigating whether Iran's past nuclear weapons activity included a military component.
The Report Reveals Iran Lied and is Still Lying, but the US Remains Eager...
Iran lied and is still lying about its nuclear activity and the U.S. smiles and moves to lift sanctions.
Netanyahu Hits Home Run in US as MVP (Most Valuable Politician)
Bibi covered all the bases - Obama, the right-wing American Enterprise, the Federations and a liberal group.
Official Obama-Netanyahu Statements at White House Meeting
Obama and Netanyahu spoke of shared views and 'narrow differences' at their White House meeting.
Kerry Plays Pollyanna to Zarif’s Machiavelli
Kerry and Zarif hold joint press conference - Kerry eager to please and Zarif solely focused on the prize.