 Iran: Ballistic missile program not up for negotiationIran denies Pompeo's assertion that it is willing to negotiate over its ballistic missile program. Zarif: We're open to talks if US lifts sanctionsIranian Foreign Minister says his country does not want war with the US but Trump must lift sanctions to clear way for negotiations. UN concerned over US restrictions on Iranian FMUN voices concern after US restricts movements of visiting Iranian Foreign Minister. Rouhani places conditions on talks with USIranian President says he is ready to hold talks with US if it lifts sanctions and returns to the 2015 nuclear deal. House bars Trump from going to war with Iran without approvalHouse of Representatives overwhelmingly passes amendment barring Trump from going to war with Iran without congressional approval. US won't sanction Iran's Foreign Minister - for nowSources tell Reuters the US has decided not to impose sanctions on Mohammad Javad Zarif for now. US moving ahead with coalition to protect Persian GulfUS moving ahead with plans to build coalition of nations to monitor and deter Iranian threats against commercial shipping in Persian Gulf. Iranian commander: Our missiles can destroy US aircraft carriersCommander in Revolutionary Guards: US regional bases and its aircraft carriers in the Gulf are within the range of Iranian missiles. Bolton: We'll increase pressure on the Iranian regimeUS National Security Adviser: Trump's maximum pressure campaign against Iran is working. We'll increase the pressure. Trump: Iran better be carefulUS President warns Islamic Republic after its announcement that it would expand its uranium enrichment. "Iran's doing a lot of bad things". Trump: Iran has to be very carefulUS President repeats warning to Iran amid ongoing tensions.Iranian minister: Americans scared of our powerIran’s intelligence minister says Trump called off strike after downing of US drone because he was scared of Iran's military power. Trump to Iran: Be careful with the threatsTrump warns Iran after it says it will end all limitations on uranium enrichment if its demands are not met. 'If US attacks, Israel will be destroyed in half an hour'Senior Iranian parliamentarian threatens that Israel will be destroyed if the United States attacks Iran. Iran complains to UN following downing of US droneIn complaint to UN Security Council, Iran says the US drone it shot down last week violated its airspace. 'The administration's duty is to protect synagogues in the US'The sense of security of American Jews is weakening as a result of the increase in anti-Semitism and attacks in synagogues in the last year. Zarif: US is not in a position to obliterate IranIranian Foreign Minister responds to Trump's threats, says US is "confrontational" and "provocative". Rouhani: We're not looking for war with AmericaIranian President says his country is not looking for war with US but will retaliate if its territorial space is violated. Iranian ambassador: US doesn't respect international lawIran’s ambassador to the UN blasts latest US sanctions against Iran, says conditions aren't ripe for dialogue with Washington. Zarif: US has a 'thirst for war'Iran’s Foreign Minister criticizes United States for imposing new sanctions against Iranian leaders. Iran’s time is upOpinion: President Trump’s last minute decision to pull back from a retaliatory strike on Iran is not new in the annals of modern history.Report: US working on additional secret plans against IranOfficials say American officers are working on additional clandestine plans to counter Iranian aggression in the Persian Gulf.Trump: I didn't call Iran strike back, I just stopped it for nowUS President clarifies that he had not called off strike on Iran in retaliation for its shooting down an American drone.Trump: I don't want war with IranUS President says he doesn't want war with Iran, and there are no preconditions for talks with Tehran.Iranian commander: US bases are within our rangeCommander in Iran's Revolutionary Guards says US regional bases and aircraft carrier in are within the range of Iranian missiles. Biden: Trump's Iran strategy is a 'disaster'Democratic presidential hopeful says Iran's strategy is a "self-inflicted disaster" that could push the United States towards war.Report: Trump approved Iran strike, then pulled backNYT reports that Trump approved military strikes against Iran in retaliation for downing drone, but pulled back from launching them. Pentagon releases flight path of downed dronePentagon says Iran's downing of its drone was "an unprovoked attack" and the UAV never violated Iranian airspace.Iran accuses US of provocationIran's UN Ambassador claims downed US drone entered Iranian airspace despite warnings not to do so. Khamenei: Trump not worthy of exchanging messages with meWatch: Iranian Supreme Leader tells Japanese PM that he won't send any messages to Trump.Iran claims to have downed a US droneIran’s Revolutionary Guard says it shot down US drone in southern Iran. US military declines to comment. Iran rejects US claims it was behind Gulf tanker attacksIran's Defense Minister says accusations that Tehran was behind two tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman are unsubstantiated. Pentagon: US ready to defend its interests in Middle EastLatest US deployment of troops to Middle East will include Patriot missile battalion and “other deterrence capabilities”.Trump: We are 'very prepared' for IranTrump says US is prepared for Iran amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. US to send additional troops to Middle EastUS to send 1,000 additional US forces and more military resources to Middle East amid tensions with Iran. Iranian parliament speaker: US could be behind tanker attacksAli Larijani hints Washington could be behind the tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman in an attempt to pile pressure on Iran. Report: Iran fired missile at US UAV before Gulf attackIn the hours before attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman, the Iranians reportedly launched a missile at a US drone flying overhead.'If we wanted to develop nukes - the US couldn't stop us'Iran's Supreme Leader says US would not be able to prevent Tehran from producing nuclear weapons. Japanese PM to meet Iranian Supreme Leader, PresidentJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to visit Iran after offering Trump to help deal with Islamic Republic. US sanctions Iran's petrochemical industryTrump administration sanctions Iran's largest petrochemical company for providing support to Revolutionary Guard Corps. Trump: If Iran wants to talk - that's fineTrump in France: If Iran wants to talk, we'll talk - but they can't have nuclear weapons. US commander: Threat from Iran is 'imminent'Top commander of US forces in Middle East believes the Iranians or their proxies may orchestrate an attack at any moment. Khamenei: We'll continue to resist US pressureIran’s Supreme Leader says his country will continue resisting US economic and political pressure.Zarif: War and talks don't go togetherIran’s Foreign Minister: US sanctions are an “economic war”, no talks until sanctions are lifted.Rouhani: US should 'return to normal state'Iranian President responds to Pompeo who called on Iran to behave like "a normal nation". Rouhani: We're willing to talk if US 'shows respect'Iranian President suggests Iran willing to talk with US, but will not be pressured into negotiations. Iranian commander: We are an absolute power in the regionCommander of Iranian Revolutionary Guards claims: America has been defeated in its political philosophy.Zarif: We don't seek nuclear weaponsIranian Foreign Minister claims his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, accuses US of "economic terrorism". Iraqi leaders warn of war as Iranian Foreign Minister visitsIranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visits neighboring Iraq amid his country's tensions with the US.Trump to send 1,500 additional troops to Middle EastUS to bolster its military presence in the Middle East amid ongoing tensions with Iran.Rouhani: We won't surrender, even if we're bombedIranian President stresses his country will not surrender to US pressure and will not abandon its goals.Trump: I don't think we need more troops in Middle EastUS President says he does not think additional US troops are needed in the Middle East to counter Iran.Khamenei predicts demise of Israel and the USIranian Supreme Leader says Iran’s youth will witness the demise of Israel and American civilization.Report: US considering sending 5,000 troops to Middle EastUS Department of Defense reportedly considering a request to send 5,000 additional troops to Middle East amid increasing tensions with Iran.Half of Americans: War with Iran will happen in next few yearsHalf of all Americans believe that US will go to war with Iran “within the next few years,” new poll finds. US Defense Secretary: Iranian threats 'on hold'Patrick Shanahan says deployment of US military weaponry prevented potential attacks by Iran or its proxies in the Middle East. Britain warns Iran: Don't underestimate the USBritish Foreign Secretary warns Iran that if American interests are attacked, Washington will retaliate. |
