The Drama of Iran’s Erratic Rial
Kevan Harris
Panetta: Iran Trains Syrian Militia
On August 14, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey held a joint press conference in Washington.
U.S. on Earthquake Aid
On August 12, 2012, the United States offered aid to Iran after two earthquakes reportedly hit almost 200 villages near the northwest city of Tabriz.
U.S. Sanctions Syrian Oil Company for Iran Support
On August 10, the United States “imposed sanctions on the Syrian state-run oil company Sytrol under the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA), as amended by the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Acc
Tehran Conference Statement on Syria
On August 9, Iran hosted an emergency conference on developments in Syria.
New Congressional Sanctions on Iran
On August 1, Congress voted to impose new sanctions on Iran that target companies aiding Tehran’s energy sector.
Panetta: “All options” on the table for Iran
On August 1, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta warned that “all options” are on the table for preventing a nuclear-armed Iran, including “military options.” At a joint pr
Iran “Leading” State Sponsor of Terrorism
On July 31, the State Department reported that Iran is the world’s “leading” state sponsor of terrorism.
Part II: U.S. Assesses New Sanctions
On July 31, the Obama administration provided a briefing on the new U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Part I: U.S. Sanctions Oil Industry
On July 31, President Obama issued the following statement on new sanctions on Iranian oil and foreign financial institutions that facilitate transactions for Iranian banks.