“Today’s action continues Treasury’s campaign to cut off funding for the Iranian regime’s development of nuclear weapons and support of terrorist proxies,” said Treasury Secretary Bessent.
The government has identified the underdeveloped Makran region in southeastern Iran as a possible new capital. No timeline for the move has been announced.
The cases reflect "an unprecedented intensification" in the activities of Iranian intelligence services in Germany, he said.
Saudi Arabia's growing political weight and deepening security ties with Washington endow Riyadh with leverage few others in the Middle East possess.
The incident shows how easily Iran can still harass shipping. It’s unclear whether Iran received a warning from the US or released the vessel for other reasons.
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi signaled the agency is preparing to press Tehran for access to its 60 percent enriched uranium.
Between domestic dysfunction and Middle East geopolitics, could the Islamic Republic use Israel to rally the nation?
"We have informed their families, and the vessel is now free to resume normal operations," the manager said.
Europe's top three powers and the US have submitted a draft resolution demanding answers and access from Iran over its bombed nuclear sites and enriched uranium stock.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a letter from the Iranian president, a day before his visit to the US.
60% enriched uranium will continue to remain useless for an extensive period of time if Tehran doesn't start to invest billions more into resources.
