 IRGC commander: Our aim was not to kill US soldiersHossein Salami claims killing US troops in missile attack on Iraqi bases "was not important". 'They thought Trump wouldn't respond during an election period'Middle East expert Efraim Inbar: The Iranians reserve the right to retaliate in the future, but the US has an extensive list of targets. Trump: I couldn't care less if Iran negotiatesTrump plays down notion of negotiations with Iran after his National Security Adviser suggests Iran will have no choice but to talk. Iran condemns latest US sanctionsIran's Foreign Ministry says new US sanctions further reveal its "hostile" policy towards Iran. Trump tweets message of support to IraniansTrump tweets in Farsi in support of Iranians: My Administration will continue to stand with you. Trump: Soleimani plotted attack on four US embassiesTrump tells Fox News the imminent threat from Iran that provoked killing of Soleimani involved planned attacks on four US embassies.Iranian commander downplays US sanctionsCommander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says new US sanctions are only "symbolic" and he is proud to be sanctioned. Report: US also tried to eliminate another Iranian officialSources say US forces also carried out mission against Iranian official in Yemen on the same day Soleimani was eliminated. US sanctions Iran following attack on troops in IraqUS sanctions eight Iranian officials involved in ballistic missile attack on US troops in Iraq this week. House approves resolution to restrain Trump on IranHouse of Representatives approves resolution asserting that Trump must seek approval from Congress before taking action against Iran. US to UN: Soleimani killing was self-defenseAmbassador Craft tells Security Council US could take additional action “as necessary” to protect US personnel and interests. House to vote to limit Trump's ability to act against IranHouse to vote on resolution to limit Trump's ability to take military action against Iran without congressional authorization. Pence: Iran telling militias not to attack US targetsUS Vice President says the United States has received intelligence that Iran has asked its allied militias not to attack US targets. 'Iranian attack was intended to kill US personnel'Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says Iran intended to kill US personnel as well as cause major damage in missile attack in Iraq. IRGC threatens to attack IsraelIran’s Revolutionary Guards: We do not consider the Zionist regime to be separate from the criminal US regime. Poll: American public critical of Trump's handling of IranReuters/Ipsos poll: 53% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of Iran, 71% believe US will be at war with Iran in near future. Rouhani to Trump: Never threaten the Iranian nationIranian President fires back after Trump threatens to attack 52 Iranian sites. US denies Iran's Zarif visa to address UNTrump administration barring Iranian Foreign Minister from entering US to address the Security Council about elimination of Soleimani. Expert: Trump has shown that he does not fear IranSenior Middle East analyst Yoni Ben Menachem tells Arutz Sheva: Iran won't hesitate to drag Israel into the fight against the US. House Committee responds to Trump: You're not a dictatorHouse Foreign Affairs Committee responds to Trump's suggestion that tweets are enough notification to Congress of Iran strike. Iranian official: We'll turn Tel Aviv and Haifa to dustFormer head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatens to hit Israeli cities in retaliation for US attack. Trump: If Iran does anything, there will be 'major retaliation'US President doubles down on cultural sites in Iran being appropriate sites for retaliation for Iranian action against US interests. Pompeo: The world's a safer place todayIn TV interview, Pompeo comments on Soleimani elimination: This was a bad guy. We took him off the playing field.Trump warns Iran of 'disproportionate' response to attacksTrump: Should Iran strike any U.S. person or target, the United States will strike back, perhaps in a disproportionate manner.Trump: US took action to stop a war, not start oneUS President speaks after elimination of Iranian commander: I am ready and prepared to take whatever action is necessary.Trump: Soleimani should've been taken out years agoTrump comments on elimination of top Iranian commander, says he was responsible for harming many Americans and was plotting to kill more. Esper: We're prepared to defend ourselves against IranDefense Secretary: US could take preemptive military action if Iran or its proxies plan to strike American interests in the Middle East. Khamenei blames US for violence in IraqIran’s Supreme Leader lashes out at Trump for saying Iran orchestrated violence at embassy in Baghdad: You cannot do a damn thing.Trump on war with Iran: I don't see that happeningUS President says he doesn't believe a war with Iran is on the horizon. Iran denies responsibility for protest at US embassy in BaghdadIran’s Foreign Ministry criticizes US "audacity" in blaming it for the violent protests at its embassy in Iraqi capital. US to send 750 more troops to the Middle EastPentagon announces more troops will be sent to Middle East following attack on US embassy in Baghdad. Trump warns Iran following riots at Iraqi embassyTrump on Twitter: Iran will pay a very big price! This is not a warning, it is a threat. Turkish bank fails to halt US prosecution for aiding IranFederal judge rejects request by Turkish Halkbank to put on hold a federal prosecution accusing it of helping Iran evade sanctions. Iran: Pompeo a 'loudspeaker for bullying'Iran livid after Pompeo announces new sanctions against two judges. US sanctions Iran's biggest airlineState Department announces new sanctions on Iran’s biggest airline and its shipping network.Rouhani: Window on talks with US isn't closedIranian President says Tehran hasn’t closed window on talks with US, but again conditions them on withdrawal of sanctions.Trump considering 14,000 more troops for Middle EastOfficials say Trump administration is considering significant expansion of US military footprint in the Middle East amid tensions with Iran. Pompeo and Netanyahu to meet in LisbonState Department confirms PM and Secretary of State will meet in Lisbon when Pompeo visits the city on Wednesday and Thursday.IRGC commander: Our missiles are aimed at 21 US basesIRGC commander says Iran can launch 20,000 missiles per day, is prepared for “the greatest war against the greatest enemy.” Iran blasts Pompeo for backing protestersIran’s Foreign Ministry blasts Secretary of State's "meddlesome" remarks on Iran protests. White House condemns Iran's use of force against protestersWhite House condemns Iran for using "lethal force" against demonstrators in latest unrest. Trump: Iran returning Levinson would be 'positive step'Trump urges Iran to turn over former FBI agent who went missing in 2007. Iran acknowledges 'open case' regarding missing FBI agentIran acknowledging for the first time it has an open case before a court over 2007 disappearance of Robert Levinson. US: Drone downed by Iran wasn't AmericanUS Central Command denies that drone that was downed over southwestern Iran was an American drone. Two Iranians plead guilty to spying on dissidents in the USTwo men arrested last year for spying on Iranian dissidents plead guilty to charges in a Washington court. Warren: Iran deal worked before Trump ripped it upDemocratic presidential candidate calls for diplomacy with Iran after it announces uranium enrichment at Fordow. 'Iran's uranium enrichment a big step in the wrong direction'US State Department condemns Iran's expansion of uranium enrichment activities. US official: We're stopping Iranian actions against IsraelUS administration recognizing an increase in Iran's willingness to attack Israel and its neighbors. US sanctions Iran on 40th anniversary of embassy stormingSecretary of State Mike Pompeo announces new sanctions against nine aides to Khamenei.Khamenei: Talks with US won't achieve anythingIran's Supreme Leader rules out any negotiations with the United States. Anti-US murals painted on walls of former embassy in TehranIran unveils new anti-American murals on walls of former US embassy in Tehran, ahead of 40th anniversary of hostage crisis.Zarif: Iranians will never submit to bullyingIranian Foreign Minister calls on US to rejoin 2015 nuclear deal, claims Trump's policy of maximum pressure has failed.US sanctions Iran's construction sectorState Department announces sanctions on Iran’s construction sector and trade in four materials used in its military or nuclear programs.US, Gulf allies sanction Iran and HezbollahForeign Minister Yisrael Katz welcomes sanctions on IRGC and Hezbollah: The right way to fight Iranian aggression. Iran downplays Trump threatsIranian Defense Minister says Trump's threat of a possible attack on Iran is a "bluff". Khamenei: Prepare against the 'enemies'Iran's Supreme Leader urges IRGC to continue inventing and building modern and advanced military hardware. Microsoft: Iran-linked hackers tried to compromise US campaignMicrosoft says hacking group that appears to be linked to the Iranian government carried out a campaign against a US presidential campaign. |
