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Trump says he was 'surprised' by 'Chinese gift to Iran' found in seized tanker ship
"We caught a ship yesterday that had some things on it, which wasn’t very nice. A gift from China perhaps, I don’t know, but I was a little surprised," Trump said during an interview with CNBC.
Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says
Pakistan says US-Iran backchannel talks continue despite Tehran rejecting 15-point plan
Trump says he's 'not worried' about an Iranian attack on US soil
Targeting Trump: The role of Iran's disinformation war in US election
An Iranian spokesperson argues these are false claims, stating, “Iran does not engage in any activities intended to influence the US elections."
US sanctions Houthi-supporting individuals, companies
The US is separately sanctioning two additional companies that own and operate a vessel involved in shipping over $100 million in Iranian commodities
US resident in Iran jail to begin hunger strike
Shahab Dalili, 60, a shipping captain who had emigrated to the United States after retiring, was detained in Tehran in April 2016 during a visit for his father's funeral.
Biden set to present new 'interim' Iran deal - report
The proposed agreement would reportedly see some sanctions being eased in exchange for a partial freezing of the Iranian nuclear program.
Iran urges 'realistic' US response to revive nuclear deal
The comments came as talks continued for a third day on Saturday with few expecting a breakthrough compromise while Tehran's disputed uranium enrichment program surges forward.
Iran bolsters nuclear enrichment, despite election
As elections are set to begin in Iran, the country continues enrichment of uranium for its nuclear program, even as the Biden administration discusses reentering the Nuclear Deal
Iran installed more advanced centrifuges at Natanz - IAEA
The report is the latest evidence that Iran is pressing ahead with the installation of advanced machines.
NYT writer accused of promoting Iran's policies in US
Since 2007, Afrasiabi has been paid around $265,000 by the Iranian government and has lobbied a US Congressman and the US State Department.
Iran fires long-range missiles into Indian Ocean in military drill- media
The drill, which comes in the waning days of high tensions with US President Donald Trump's administration, was conducted in the country's central desert region.
Iran says US approved its funds transfer to buy COVID vaccines
Iran has won US approval to transfer funds for coronavirus vaccines from overseas, the central bank chief said on Thursday, as its daily death toll fell to a three-month low.
