WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States slapped additional sanctions on Iran on Monday after the Trump administration’s unilateral weekend declaration that all United Nations penalties that were eased under the 2015 nuclear deal had been restored. The announcement comes in defiance of the world community, which has rejected U..S. legal […]
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WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) – The Trump administration is set to announce on Monday new sanctions on people and entities involved in Iran’s nuclear, missile and conventional arms programs, to support its assertion that all U.N. sanctions against Tehran are now resumed, a move key allies such as the Europeans […]
A secure system that allows troops at the tactical edge to communicate securely The U.S. Space Force acquires, operates and maintains a constellation of Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellites that are reserved for strategic, high-priority military missions, providing secure, jam-resistant communications. While tactical military forces do use AEHF, its primary mission […]
Confidential bank documents show how firms linked to Kim Jong-un’s hermit kingdom suspiciously transferred money in bursts, sometimes only days or hours apart. Many of the companies in question had opaque ownership. The papers reviewed by NBC News suggest the practice continued for years. And Chinese firms helped with the […]
WASHINGTON — North Korea carried out an elaborate money laundering scheme for years using a string of shell companies and help from Chinese firms, moving money through prominent banks in New York, according to confidential bank documents reviewed by NBC News. Wire transfers from North Korean-linked firms with opaque ownership […]
Satellite images taken this month suggest that North Korea is readying to show off yet another arsenal of long-range ballistic missiles. Analysts say the potential unveiling is likely to coincide with the country’s military parade next month. The celebrations will mark the 75th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party. Images […]
Bob Woodward claimed US President Donald Trump told him that the US was closer to war with North Korea than anyone knows. He said that former defence secretary James Mattis had been ordered to shoot down any missiles from North Korea which came to the US. In his new book […]
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran dismissed U.S. efforts to restore all U.N. sanctions on the country as mounting economic pressure from Washington pushed the local currency down to its lowest level ever on Sunday. Iran’s currency dropped to 272,500 to the U.S. dollar at money exchange shops across Tehran. The […]