US Sanctions Iran’s Wealthiest Religious Foundation
Trump Administration, in its last week, widens Iran sanctions with blacklist of wealthiest religious foundation for “corrupt ownership” over much of economy.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 14, 2021 | Iran | 1
Trump Administration, in its last week, widens Iran sanctions with blacklist of wealthiest religious foundation for “corrupt ownership” over much of economy.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 13, 2021 | Iran | 1
After a public command from the Supreme Leader, Iran halts its import of Coronavirus vaccine developed by the US and Germany companies Pfizer and BioNTech.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 12, 2021 | Iran | 1
Holding South Korean tanker, Tehran demands the unfreezing of $7 billion in Iranian assets held in South Korea’s financial system.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 8, 2021 | Iran | 1
Supreme Leader exploits the turmoil of Wednesday’s attack on US Capitol, instigated by Donald Trump, to excuse repression of protests across Iran in 2009.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 8, 2021 | Iran, Syria | 1
In first airstrikes inside Syria in 2021, Israel’s warplanes target sites near Damascus, continuing attempt to disrupt Iran-Assad-Hezbollah military links.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 5, 2021 | Iran | 0
Iran has notified the International Atomic Energy Agency that it is resuming enrichment of 20% uranium, suspending a key provision of the 2015 nuclear deal.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 2, 2021 | Iran | 0
Deputy commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says Coronavirus vaccine aims to kill hundreds of millions of people, reducing world’s population by 20%.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jan 2, 2021 | Iran | 1
Iran’s military threatens retaliatory attacks inside US over the assassination of Maj. Gen. Qassem S.oleimani, head of the Quds Force of Revolutionary Guards.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 31, 2020 | Americas, Iran, World | 0
Iran’s downing of Ukraine passenger jet adds to years of division between Tehran & Canada, with no prospect of renewed dipomatic relations after 2012 cutoff.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 31, 2020 | Iran | 0
Iran’s Cabinet allocates $150,000 for the families of each of the 176 victims of a Ukrainian passenger jet shot down by the Iranian military on January 8.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 30, 2020 | Iran, MENA | 0
Despite its economic crisis amid falling trade, the Coronavirus pandemic, and US sanctions, Iran is slashing gas exports to its neighbor Iraq.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 29, 2020 | Iran | 0
In its most significant suspension of commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran’s Rouhani Government authorizes return to the enrichment of 20% uranium.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 29, 2020 | Iran | 4
The UK Foreign Office says it does not have to assist Anglo-Iranian political prisoner Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, detained since April 2016 in Iran.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 28, 2020 | Iran | 1
Trying to deliver its budget amid economic crisis, Iran’s Rouhani Government has sold off State-run companies to pay for subsidies and pay off debts.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 27, 2020 | Iran | 0
Waiving Trump Administration sanctions, US Treasury approves Iran’s transfer of funds from overseas to pay for 16.8 million doses of Coronavirus vaccines.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 23, 2020 | Iran, Syria | 2
Have Iran’s religious seminaries been used for Revolutionary Guards recruitment, training, and deployment of thousands of fighters in Syria?
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 22, 2020 | Iran | 0
Iran and remaining 5+1 Powers (UK, France, China, Russia, and Germany) renew commitment to the 2015 nuclear deal — while avoiding question of revision.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 19, 2020 | Iran | 2
President Hassan Rouhani hails decrease in Iran’s Coronavirus deaths and cases, which had tripled and quadrupled to record levels, but calls for vigilance.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 18, 2020 | Iran | 1
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, has called for revision of the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and the 5+1 Powers
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 17, 2020 | Iran | 0
Iran’s Supreme Leader has renewed his role of “bad cop”, v. President Rouhani’s “good cop”, on talks with the incoming Biden Administration.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 16, 2020 | Audio, Brexit, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Iran, Media, MENA, Podcast, UK, US, What's New, World | 4
Scott Lucas joins Coffee Talk Politics for a 68-minute tour of vital issues in international politics, from the Middle East and Iran to US to Brexit Britain.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 16, 2020 | Iran | 0
UK MPs seek action over Iran’s holding of British political prisoners, including designation of Revolutionary Guards as “terrorist” and possible sanctions.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 15, 2020 | Iran | 0
In a gesture to the incoming Biden Administration, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says there are no preconditions for a US return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 14, 2020 | Iran | 2
Iran’s authorities have executed journalist Ruhollah Zam, who supported mass protests across the country in 2017 and denounced corruption.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 10, 2020 | Iran | 1
Iran President Hassan Rouhani addresses a Cabinet meeting, Tehran, December 9, 2020 President...
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 9, 2020 | Iran, Syria | 1
Talking tough over Israel’s attacks in Syria, Iran President Hassan Rouhani declares Tehran will work with Assad regime to remove Israel from Golan Heights.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 9, 2020 | Iran | 1
Day after Supreme Leader denounces public talks with Biden Administration, Iran’s President Rouhani opens door to contacts with US over 2015 nuclear deal.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 8, 2020 | Iran | 1
In their latest story about killing of nuclear scientist Fakhrizadeh, Iran officials claim assassination by satellite-guided, remote-control machine gun.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 7, 2020 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Iran, Media, MENA, US, Video | 0
1st VideoCast from EA WorldView and CESRAN International, considering future of US-Iran relations amid Fakhrizadeh assassination & new Biden Administration
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Dec 7, 2020 | Iran | 0
Iran’s record Coronavirus toll falls after new restrictions in 150 cities, but President cautions, “Care should not be neglected in hope of vaccination.”
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