Today, I am holding the Iranian regime responsible for attacks against United States personnel and interests by denying it substantial revenue that may be used to fund and support its nuclear program, missile development, terrorism and terrorist proxy networks, and malign regional influence. I have issued an Executive Order authorizing the imposition of sanctions against any … [Read more...] about Statement from President Donald J. Trump Regarding Executive Order to Impose Sanctions with Respect to Additional Sectors of Iran
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Remarks by President Trump on Iran
THE PRESIDENT: As long as I am President of the United States, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. Good morning. I’m pleased to inform you: The American people should be extremely grateful and happy no Americans were harmed in last night’s attack by the Iranian regime. We suffered no casualties, all of our soldiers are safe, and only minimal damage was … [Read more...] about Remarks by President Trump on Iran
Families Of Americans Killed And Injured By al-Qaeda And Taliban Terrorists Sue Eight Multinational Corporations For Allegedly Financing The Attacks
Two lawsuits were filed today on behalf of hundreds of Americans, including members of more than 100 Gold Star families, against eight multinational corporations and the Islamic Republic of Iran, both of which stand separately accused of supporting a campaign of terrorism in Afghanistan that was led by al-Qaeda and carried out by the Taliban. Both lawsuits follow an extensive … [Read more...] about Families Of Americans Killed And Injured By al-Qaeda And Taliban Terrorists Sue Eight Multinational Corporations For Allegedly Financing The Attacks
Statement from President Donald J. Trump on the Release of Xiyue Wang from Iran
After more than three years of being held prisoner in Iran, Xiyue Wang is returning to the United States. A Princeton University graduate student, Mr. Wang had been held under the pretense of espionage since August 2016. We thank our Swiss partners for their assistance in negotiating Mr. Wang’s release with Iran. The highest priority of the United States is the safety and … [Read more...] about Statement from President Donald J. Trump on the Release of Xiyue Wang from Iran
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate
Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) As I most recently reported on July 22, 2019, United States Armed Forces have been deployed to the Middle East to protect United States interests and enhance force protection in the region against hostile action by Iran and its proxy forces. Iran has continued to threaten the security of the region, including by attacking oil and … [Read more...] about Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate