Iran
These sanctions are intended to “delay and degrade” Iran’s ability to research and develop nuclear weapons, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Israel’s foreign minister said the push toward statehood rewards Hamas, and endorsed the U.S. plan to deliver aid to Gazans while circumventing the terror group.
U.S. and Israeli military officials have expressed satisfaction with Beirut’s efforts thus far.
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff outlines strict conditions as Tehran vows not to surrender nuclear rights.
“If Iran ever successfully acquired a nuclear weapon, I believe they would use it to further their radical religious regime,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Republicans who spoke at a Capitol Hill event hosted by United Against Nuclear Iran had little appetite for a civilian nuclear program in Tehran.
“So long as Iran attempts to generate oil revenues to fund its destabilizing activities, the United States will hold Iran and all its partners in sanctions evasion accountable,” the U.S. State Department said.
“There are only two alternatives there—blow them up nicely or blow them up viciously,” said the U.S. president of Iran’s nuclear centrifuges.
The rebel militia “will absorb heavy blows” if attacks continue, and Israel holds Tehran directly responsible for arming and directing its terror proxy forces, said the Israeli defense minister.
Explosions and fires at strategic assets across the Islamic Republic fuel sabotage speculation.
“We are committed to this. President Trump is committed to this,” said the finance minister.
The president said he might be open to conversations about Tehran’s pursuit of civilian nuclear power.
