The war of words between Israel and Iran is heating up as Israel's response to Iran's missile and drone attack last week draws near. The tit-for-tat attacks and retaliation cycle are escalating as a war neither side wants becomes more likely with each statement emanating from the two nation's capitals. “The nuclear facilities of the Zionist enemy have been identified and all the necessary information from all targets is at our disposal,” the
Iranian media report no damage to any nuclear facilities.
Israel is calling for it's allies to join a 'diplomatic attack' against
Foreign secretary says UK hopes Israel will respond ‘in a way that does as little to escalate this as possible’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and U.K. have imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as
The U.S. and U.K. have imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as concern grows that Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East. The Thursday action targets entities and and people in Iran involved in drone production. The sanctions were meant to hold Iran accountable for its weekend attack and to deter further such activity. But the practical impact is likely to be limited because many of the targeted companies already were subject to U.S. sanctions and...
The United States slapped new sanctions Thursday on 16 people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program as it looks to punish Tehran for last weekend’s attack on Israel. The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer that supplies Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, which were used in the onslaught, as well as companies that service the engines and individuals associated with providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces throughout the Middle East. The Treasury Department also said...
The United States on Thursday announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its unarmed aerial vehicle production after its attack on Israel, and President Joe Biden said G7 leaders were committed to acting together to increase economic pressure on Tehran.
Coordinated sanctions take aim at drone production.
The virtual session comes days after Iran’s weekend attack.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pursuit of a decisive victory amid political turmoil could imperil regional stability, with the world anxiously awaiting developments in a volatile situation.
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