Iran's government seems to be welcoming some recent decisions by the United States — even though they happen to come from a man Iranian operatives have allegedly been plotting to assassinate. President Donald Trump's moves to freeze spending on foreign aid and overhaul,

Iran's foreign policy is driven by dignity, wisdom and interest, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump saying that Washington was ready to reach out to Tehran.

President DONALD TRUMP signed a new executive order escalating economic and political pressure on Iran today to revive his so-called “maximum pressure” strategy on Washington’s longtime regional foe, previewing what is expected to be a mainstay of his administration’s Middle East policy.