The United States ratcheted up their own sanctions on Iran earlier this week, and next week the European Union is set to increase those affected by their sanctions as well. The US upped sanctions on Iran’s oil and gas industry…
Category: Iran Nuclear Program
Expert: Iranian Nuclear Details “A Virtual Smoking Gun”
The recent report on Iran’s nuclear program from the United Nations nuclear watchdog has escalated concerns about Iran’s work towards nuclear weapons, with one expert telling The Mideast Update that its time for the world to act as though there’s…
UN Report to Accuse Iran of Nuclear Weapons Research
The latest report from the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog is expected to come this week, and newspapers are reporting it is set to accuse Iran of receiving foreign assistance in researching nuclear weapons. The Daily Telegraph said the West also…
Israeli President: Iran Could Get Nukes in One Year
With a report on Iran from the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog impending, Israeli President Shimon Peres told an Israeli newspaper that the Iranians are getting closer to a nuclear weapon. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Israel Hayom last Friday,…
US: We Don’t Seek Military Confrontation with Iran
Following a report in The Guardian that the British were preparing in case the United States sought their help in an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the US noted on Thursday that they are not seeking that approach. Nonetheless, with…
Israeli Military Drills Come amidst Regional Tensions
The Israeli military is in the process of conducting several different exercises amidst tensions with Gaza and a re-emergence of reports regarding a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Despite the current timing, the Israeli drills were planned long before the…