Breaking news on iran and us
Here are some recent breaking news updates on Iran and the US:
Latest Developments:
- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned the US against any military action against Iran, saying that any such move would be met with a "crushing response". (Source: Reuters)
- The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top Iranian officials, in response to Iran's recent missile tests and alleged human rights abuses. (Source: CNN)
- Iran has launched a new satellite into space, despite US warnings that the launch could be used to test ballistic missile technology. (Source: BBC)
- The US has accused Iran of being behind a series of attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, which Iran has denied. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The US and Iran have engaged in a war of words over the weekend, with the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accusing Iran of being "the world's leading state sponsor of terror" and Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif calling the US "the world's leading sponsor of terrorism". (Source: The New York Times)
Background:
The relationship between Iran and the US has been strained for decades, with tensions escalating in recent years over issues such as nuclear proliferation, human rights, and regional security.
In 2018, the US withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and reimposed sanctions on Iran. Iran has since been accused of violating the terms of the deal, and the US has accused Iran of being behind a series of attacks on oil tankers and other targets in the region.
Iran has denied any involvement in these attacks, and has accused the US of being behind a series of provocations, including the killing of top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in a US drone strike in January.
What's Next:
The situation between Iran and the US remains highly volatile, with both sides engaging in a war of words and taking military action against each other.
The US has deployed additional troops to the region and has warned that it is prepared to take military action against Iran if necessary. Iran has also threatened to take military action against the US and its allies in the region.
The international community is closely watching the situation, with many countries urging restraint and calling for a diplomatic solution to the crisis.