State Dept. condemns harassment of U.K. vessel
The State Department is condemning Iran over its alleged harassment of a British oil tanker as tensions rise in the Persian Gulf.
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Safety Report: Outdated software systems puts U.S. Coast Guard at risk
In a newly released safety report, concern is surfacing about the U.S. Coast Guard’s use of outdated software systems.
World powers respond to Iranian threat to further enrichment
Iran’s claim it has enriched it’s uranium stockpile has triggered a response from the international community and the remaining members of the Iran Nuclear Deal. One America’s Jeremy Hartley has more on the response.
WATCH: Iran vows to sink U.S. warship, destroy Israel
Iranian officials are threatening to sink a U.S. warship and destroy Israel, signaling a new round of escalation in nuclear tensions. One America’s Kristian Rouz looks into the matter.
Secretary Pompeo: Escalations from Iran will only lead to further isolation
Iran is set to raise it’s uranium enrichment levels. Reports Saturday reveal the rogue regime will increase its enrichment from 3.6% to 5%. The hike will put the country above the limits set by the 2015 nuclear deal made with six major world powers. President Trump pulled out that deal, saying the country was showing no intention of abiding by the agreement.
Syria’s Assad vows ‘full support’ for Iran after U.K. intercepts tanker
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad vows his full support for Iran, after the UK intercepts an Iranian oil-tanker. In a statement Thursday Assad said Syria fully supports the Islamic Republic and the Iranian nation, against, what he calls all acts of aggression. Assad adds, the Ayatollah Regime is fighting to protect its rights, and faces illegal threats by the world powers. His statement comes after British Royal Marines intercepted an Iranian tanker, bound for Syria, in the Gibraltar Strait.
Rouhani: Iran could reverse uranium threat if other nations honor 2015 nuclear deal
In a recent statement, Iran’s president said his country could reverse course on violating the 2015 nuclear deal if other participating nations make a move to save it.
Israeli spymaster urges Arab coalition against rising nuclear threat from Iran
A top Israeli intelligence official warns of heightened risks to regional security in the Middle East posed by Iran. One America’s Kristian Rouz has the details.
Pompeo: Iran extorting international community
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Iran is using its nuclear program to extort the international community. As the world’s top sponsor of terrorism, he said the country can never be allowed to enrich uranium at any level.