Elul 29, 5777, 9/20/2017
 Iran: We won't allow 'rabid aircraft' to enter our territorySenior Iranian military official warns the United States against invading his country.Iran upholds jail terms for American residentsIranian judiciary upholds 10-year jail terms for an American and two U.S.-Iranian dual nationals. Iran: Our military sites are off limitsIran dismisses U.S. demand for UN nuclear inspectors to visit its military bases. Iran: We can resume enrichment within five daysIranian atomic official warns his country can resume uranium enrichment within five days if the United States tears up nuclear deal. Khamenei mocks Trump over CharlottesvilleIran's Supreme Leader weighs in on Virginia violence, urges U.S. to deal with its own problems. Russia hopes Iran won't withdraw from nuclear dealRussian Foreign Minister expresses hope that Iran won't quit 2015 nuclear agreement, calls on U.S. not to violate its obligations. Iran rejects claims of unsafe conduct in the GulfIran's Revolutionary Guards rejects claims that one of its drones flew close to an American aircraft in the Persian Gulf. Again: Iranian drone flies close to U.S. vesselIranian drone passes by USS Nimitz aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf. Iranian official: No one will inspect our military centersSenior Iranian military official stresses Iran will not allow the U.S. to visit the country's military centers. Iran: Trump showing 'bad faith' in nuclear dealIran’s Foreign Minister fires back after Trump says his country is failing to live up to 2015 deal. Trump: Iran not living up to spirit of dealPresident Trump says Iran not in compliance with nuclear deal, says "strong things" will take place if it doesn't adhere.Iranian drone nearly collides with American jetIranian drone nearly collides with F-18 Super Hornet in the Persian Gulf. Rouhani takes shot at Trump on TwitterRouhani says world will not forget the "disloyalty" of those who want to tear up nuclear deal. Iran vows to respond to American sanctionsIran's Deputy Foreign Minister condemns sanctions against his country after Trump signs them into law.Iran vows 'strong answer' to American sanctionsIran's Deputy Foreign Minister blasts Senate's passing of bill imposing new sanctions on his country.U.S. imposes new sanctions on IranUnited States Treasury targets Iran's ballistic missile program, following Iran's test of satellite-launch rocket.U.S. Navy fires warning shots at Iranian ship in Persian GulfU.S. Navy ship fires warning shots at Iranian ship which approached it and ignored calls to back off. Trump to Iran: Adhere to the nuclear deal or else...President Trump warns Iran to adhere to the terms of the nuclear deal or "there will be big, big problems". Iran condemns 'contemptible' U.S. sanctionsIran’s Foreign Ministry condemns new U.S. sanctions on Iranian individuals, says it will reciprocate the move.Iranian general threatens American military basesIranian general says U.S. military bases will be in trouble if sanctions are imposed on the Revolutionary Guards. Tillerson to make announcement on Iran nuclear dealSecretary of State will "very shortly" make an announcement on Iran's nuclear agreement, says White House. Trump likely to say Iran complying with nuclear dealOfficials say Trump is "very likely" to state that Iran is adhering to the nuclear agreement it signed with world powers. Iran holds 'Trumpism' cartoon contestOver 1,600 works submitted for Iranian contest featuring cartoons mocking U.S. President Donald Trump. Iranian boat points laser at U.S. helicopterIranian missile boat points laser at U.S. Marine helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.Khamenei: The United States created ISISIran's Supreme Leader blames United States for Middle East instability, says it created ISIS. Iran blasts Trump for saying it sponsors terrorIran dismisses Trump's allegations that it is a major sponsor of terrorism, says such positions are incorrect and irrelevant.Senate approves new sanctions on IranSenate Foreign Relations Committee approves legislation to impose new sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missiles. Rouhani: We'll continue our missile testsIranian President says his country doesn't need permission from anyone to hold missile tests. Tillerson: I'll speak with Iran's FM 'at the right time'Secretary of State doesn't rule out direct talks with Iran, but says he has no plans to call Iranian counterpart.State Department maintains Iran sanctions reliefUnited States renews waiver on nuclear-related sanctions that were suspended as part of the Iranian nuclear deal.Iran: We discussed prisoners with U.S. officialsIran says it discussed Americans with dual citizenship held in Iran with American counterparts. U.S. asks Iran to release missing FBI agentU.S. diplomats meet Iranian counterparts, demand the release of Americans being detained in Iran, including Robert Levinson. Trump: Iran not living up to 'spirit' of dealTrump criticizes Iran nuclear deal, says it should not have been signed. Tillerson: Iran deal a 'failure'Secretary of State criticizes Iran nuclear deal, announces comprehensive review of the agreement.Senators call for tighter sanctions on IranBipartisan group of senators introduce bill imposing tighter sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile tests. Iran prepared to resume nuclear activitiesIran's Foreign Minister warns his country will resume its nuclear activities if the United States doesn't adhere to deal. Trump to adhere to Iran dealTrump advisor says the United States will continue to adhere to Iran nuclear deal for the time being.Iran blames U.S. for 'close encounter' in GulfRevolutionary Guards accuses United States of "provoking tensions" after two incidents in the Gulf.Iranian vessels have 'close encounter' with American shipIranian military vessels have close encounter with U.S. surveillance ship in Strait of Hormuz. Republican senators seek more sanctions on IranSenator Lindsey Graham says Republicans will introduce legislation imposing more sanctions on Iran over its missile tests.Iranian commander: Attacking us would be 'unwise'Iran continues threatening the United States amid tensions over ballistic missile tests.Rouhani: Our military power is 'purely defensive'Iranian President insists his country does not intend to interfere with other countries' affairs.Iran conducts yet another missile testIran test fires short-range surface-to-air missile in latest violation of American sanctions. 'Iran is going to realize there's a new President in office'White House press secretary reiterates that Trump won't sit idly by and allow Iran to violate its obligations. Iranian VP: Those who threaten us will loseIran’s Vice President responds to American sanctions, says those who threaten Iran will be the "ultimate losers".Trump: Iran deal 'the worst deal ever negotiated'President Trump blasts nuclear deal with Iran, says the country disrespects the United States because of it. Defiant Iran holds military drillIran tests missile and radar systems in defiance of Trump's new sanctions.Iran blasts American sanctionsIran threatens to sanction American individuals in response to Trump's sanctions on Iran following ballistic missile test.U.S. announces new sanctions on IranTreasury Department sanctions 25 individuals and companies connected to Iran's ballistic missile program following Iran's latest test.U.S. ship fires warning shots at Iranian boats in the GulfU.S. Navy ship fires warning shots at Iranian boats near the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of similar encounters. Iran warns: 'Zionist regime' would be destroyed in a warIran’s defense minister warns that if Trump's policies lead to a war in the Middle East, it would result in the destruction of Israel. Iran's foreign minister: Sanctions won't break usIranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says it's in the interest of the United States to remain committed to the nuclear deal. Rouhani to Obama: Don't sign extension of sanctionsIran's President demands that Obama not sign an extension of sanctions on his country, says he is "obliged" to let sanctions expire.Iran threatens to resume its nuclear activitiesIran's parliament threatens to approve resumption of nuclear activities, in response to the United States extending its sanctions on Iran.Iranian boat points machine gun at American helicopterIranian small boat points a machine gun at a U.S. Navy helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of encounters.Iran angry after U.S. House extends sanctionsSenior Iranian officials threaten Washington after House passes bill renewing the sanctions on the Islamic Republic for 10 years.Watch: Khamenei explains 'Death to America' chantIran's Supreme Leader blasts United States, explains why Iranians chant "Death to America" at rallies. |
