European Union adds IRGC to terror list, expands sanctions As the extent of the killing of protests is gradually revealed, the European Union has decided to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. Iran
Analysis Why Trump’s Venezuela playbook could face hard reality in Iran On Wednesday, Trump said an armada larger than the one sent to Venezuela is heading toward Iran and “like with Venezuela,” it is ready to employ force if necessary. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Iranian officials vow 'harsh' response as Trump threatens action: What to know Iranian officials signaled openness to a nuclear deal but warned they would retaliate against any US military strike. Iran
Feature Trump’s Iran threats deepen fears over detained Americans The US military buildup could serve as powerful leverage for the administration to press for the release of Americans detained in Iran. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
