United States — United States Department of Justice & Iran
32 shared events · Importance 16 · Last updated May 17, 2026
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International
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice announced the arrest and charges against Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi.
Iran: Iran is accused of directing Kata ib Hezbollah, the militia to which Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi belongs, through its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
May 16, 2026 · 13 articles
Regulatory
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice is investigating the suspicious oil trades, working alongside the United States — United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission to determine if insider trading occurred.
Iran: Iran is central to the geopolitical context of the event, as Donald Trump's announcements regarding Iran's power infrastructure, ceasefires, and the Strait of Hormuz directly influenced oil prices.
Apr 22, 2026 · 31 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice is preparing to seek an indictment against Raúl Castro and will seek the death penalty for 2025 Capital Jewish Museum shooting, demonstrating its role in significant legal actions.
Iran: Iran's foreign minister stated that a lack of trust is impeding talks to end the war with the United States, with Donald Trump dismissing Iran's latest proposal as 'garbage'.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice stated it had not seen Jeffrey Epstein's alleged suicide note before its public release.
Iran: Iran is a central belligerent in the conflict, engaging in attacks, considering peace proposals, and establishing an agency to control the Strait of Hormuz, which has significant economic implications.
May 07, 2026 · 31 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice indicted Monica Witt on espionage charges in 2019 and stated that she defected after attending anti-Western propaganda conferences in Iran.
Iran: Iran is the recipient of classified information from Monica Witt, which allegedly benefited its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and endangered U.S. national defense information and personnel.
May 16, 2026 · 7 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice is preparing to seek an indictment against Raúl Castro, escalating tensions with Cuba.
Iran: The United States' war in Iran temporarily diverted attention from Cuba, but Donald Trump is now looking to wind it down and refocus on Cuba.
May 15, 2026 · 21 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice defended against the lawsuit concerning the cancellation of humanities grants.
Iran: The Iran war and the potential for Iran to obtain nuclear weapons were key points of contention between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XVI, and a major topic of discussion during Marco Rubio's diplomatic visit.
May 03, 2026 · 319 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice added a charge of assault on a federal officer against 2026 White House Correspondents Dinner shooting and is prosecuting the case.
Iran: The US-Israeli war with Iran was identified by the United States — United States Department of Homeland Security as a potential motive for 2026 White House Correspondents Dinner shooting's attack, citing his social media posts criticizing US actions in the conflict.
Apr 26, 2026 · 116 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice's legal counsel issued an opinion in 2020 stating that the president has exclusive authority to withdraw from treaties, which could be cited in a court challenge to a NATO withdrawal.
Iran: Iran is at war with the United States and Israel, and has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, leading to increased oil prices and exacerbating tensions within NATO.
Apr 01, 2026 · 113 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice is scrambling to rebuild its workforce, an unrelated domestic issue in the United States.
Iran: Iran is a central player in the event, facing a blockade from the United States and threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, which significantly impacts its economy and global oil trade. Its refusal to negotiate under current conditions prolongs the conflict.
Apr 19, 2026 · 29 articles
Business
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice was reportedly considering possible charges against Open Society Foundations.
Iran: The Iran war is mentioned as a backdrop for intensified anti-Muslim rhetoric.
May 13, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Iran: Huawei is accused of installing surveillance equipment in Iran that enabled the nation to spy on protesters and of doing business there in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Jul 02, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Iran: Iran is facing protests with a rising death toll and threats of strikes from Donald Trump, who also claims Iran wants to negotiate.
Jan 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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