Iran

Iran claims Saudi Arabia deliberately bombed embassy in Yemen

Saudi Arabia accused of deliberately bombing Iranian Embassy in Yemen, but no damage visible on site.

Lawmakers to Obama: Impose sanctions on Iran

A group of lawmakers demand action against Iran in response to its ballistic missile tests.

State Department discussing Iran sanctions over missile test

State Department in discussions with other agencies on imposing sanctions against Iran for an October 10 ballistic missile test.

Preparing for war?

Iran puts nuke-capable rockets in underground 'missile town'

Parliament Speaker inaugurates latest of 14 underground missile facilities with newly tested rocket, that UN says breaches sanctions.

Kuwait, too, recalls its Iran ambassador

Gulf kingdom joins Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Sudan in breaking ties with Iran as Sunni-Shi'ite rift expands.

Iran expresses 'regret' over attacks on Saudi missions

Iran says it will spare no effort in arresting violent rioters who attacked Saudi missions in Tehran and Mashad.

Iran blames America, Britain and 'Zionists' for Nimr execution

Iranian commander claims that United States, Britain and Israel are responsible for Saudi Arabia executing Nimr al-Nimr.

Saudi Arabia gives Iranian diplomats 48 hours to leave

Saudi Arabia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran after its embassy in Tehran was attacked by protesters.

Khamenei: Hand of God will take vengeance

In an open threat to Saudi Arabia, Iranian Supreme leader responds to execution of prominent Shiite cleric.

White House: Iran will finish work for nuclear deal within weeks

White House deputy national security adviser says Iran is expected to finish the work it needs to trigger implementation of deal soon.

State Department: Saudi Arabia execution may worsen tensions

United States expresses concern after Saudi Arabia executes prominent Shiite cleric, triggering condemnation and protests.

Iran: Angry Protesters torch Saudi embassy

Angry Iranian protesters storm Saudi Arabia's embassy in Tehran in protest over the execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr.

Saudi execution of Shi'ite cleric sparks outrage

Iran: 'Saudi government will pay a high price for following these policies.'

Iran denies firing rockets on American ship in the Gulf

Iran says claim it launched rockets near the USS Harry S. Truman is "psychological warfare".

One day later: Obama backs off new Iran sanctions

White House delays plan to impose new financial sanctions on Iran for its ballistic missile program, a day after announcing them.

Rouhani hits back at Obama, expands missile program

Day after report of new sanctions on ballistic missile program, Iranian president orders to expand program in UN sanction breach.

Obama planning new sanctions over Iran's ballistic missiles

Officials say Obama administration is preparing new sanctions on companies and individuals over Iran's ballistic missile program.

Khamenei: The Americans are trying to destroy Islam

Iran's Supreme Leader warns against Americans who, he claims, are trying to create divisions among Muslims.

Iran tests missiles near American ship in the Gulf

Iranian navy test fires several rockets near three Western warships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Rouhani: Syria's destruction pleases only Israel

Iranian President accuses Saudi Arabia of promoting poverty and terrorism in the Middle East.

Iran says nuclear deal will be implemented in early January

Iranian officials say nuclear agreement with six powers will come into force in early January, despite Iranian violations.

Iran's Rouhani to meet the pope next month

Rouhani and Pope Francis set to hobnob in late January, in Iranian president's first visit to the Vatican.

Iran's growing clout spurs Saudi action on Syria

Wary of an emboldened, aggressive Iran, Middle East's leading Sunni Arab power taking matters into its own hands in Syria.

Report: Iran pulling Revolutionary Guards out of Syria

As few as 700 Iranian soldiers remain on the ground in Syria, down from 2,000 in October.

Iran warns Turkey: Don't renew ties with Israel

Iranian official says that Turkey restoring ties with Israel goes against the rights of the Palestinian people.

US changes visa policy, Iran blames Israel

Congress blocks visa-free travel to US for Iran nationals or visitors, Islamic regime points finger at 'Zionist lobby,' threatens nuke deal.

'Iran's usage of Kuntar obligated Israel to kill him'

Security expert reveals arch-terrorist killed in airstrike was part of Iranian efforts to smuggle terror into Israel, and create 'Gaza II.'

Iran, Syria and Hamas condemn Kuntar 'assassination'

Following the killing of Samir Kuntar, Hezbollah allies issue condemnation of the airstrike.

Kuntar's death shows Iran, not ISIS, is Israel's greatest foe

Israeli expert analyzes Israel's long term game plan in Syria, says Kuntar's death a step in the right direction to quietly oust Assad.

Iran set to export enriched uranium to Russia

Iran's nuclear chief says the country will export most of its enriched uranium to Russia as it rushes to implement the nuclear deal.

Republican senators to Obama: Don't lift Iran sanctions

36 senators urge Obama not to lift the sanctions on Iran following its ballistic missile tests.

Did the top Iranian general visit Moscow again?

Iranian media reports that Qassem Soleimani visited Russia and met Putin. The Kremlin denies the reports.

'IAEA admitted Israel was right Iran tried to build bomb'

Israeli expert says IAEA report vindicates Israel's position all along; 'When it comes to Iran we can only trust ourselves!'

UN panel: Iran missile test violated resolutions

UN sanctions monitors determine that Iran violated a UN Security Council resolution by test firing a ballistic missile.

AIPAC 'deplores' closing of IAEA's probe on Iran

AIPAC denounces IAEA's decision to close Iran probe despite evidence Iran was trying to develop nuclear weapons.

Iran: We infiltrated the Mossad

Khamenei's 'Ideology Office' chief claims Tehran has gotten in the Mossad, CIA and MI6, weeks after claims that ISIS's 'IDF colonel' caught.

Iran looking for Khamenei's successor

Iran's top assembly of clerics actively looking for the country's next Supreme Leader, former president Rafsanjani reveals.

Why aren't the Arabs fighting ISIS?

Experts discuss why Arab coalition states dropping out as West picks up speed - internal Islamic war with Iran at the center of things.

White House: Iranian missile tests 'a source of concern'

White House spokesman says Washington is looking into reports Iran violated UN resolutions with yet another ballistic missile test.

American official confirms Iranian ballistic missile test

American official tells AP Iran tested a ballistic missile last month, and other undeclared tests occurred earlier than that.

United States investigating report of Iran missile test

Ambassador Samantha Power says the United States is reviewing reports that Iran launched a ballistic missile last month.

Iran carries out another missile test in violation of UN

American official says Iran has carried out a new medium range ballistic missile test in breach of two Security Council resolutions.

Erdogan warns: Iran 'will pay' for rumors Turkey buying ISIS oil

Amid intense hostilities with Moscow, Ankara turns its ire to Tehran, as accusations fly over who is funding ISIS.

Game changer?

Russia starts sending S-300 system to Iran

Putin's aide tells media delivery of advanced air defense system is 'starting,' raising concerns Iran's nuclear program will be untouchable.

American lawmakers seek state sanctions against Iran

Bipartisan group of lawmakers introduce legislation that would endorse continued sanctions by state and local governments against Iran.

Steinitz: IAEA report is far from comforting

Minister Yuval Steinitz says IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear activities shows Iran is a threat that cannot be trusted.

Iran: IAEA report proves nuclear program is 'peaceful'

Iran's senior nuclear negotiator claims UN report shows his country’s nuclear program had no military dimensions.

UN finds Iran worked on nuclear weapons until 2009

IAEA report claims Iran pursued nuclear weapons until 2009, including at disputed Parchin site, both of which Tehran denies.

State Dept. gives weak response to Iran executing American

Watch spokesperson give lackluster answer to report Iran executed dual citizen despite US requests, promising only to 'raise concerns.'

France expects IAEA to provide answers on past Iran nuclear work

France says IAEA must provide all the information on whether Iran has in the past carried out work related to nuclear weapons.

Iran condemns West's 'double standards' in letter to youth

Ayatollah Khamenei claims US created al-Qaeda, criticizes West for violating human rights.

'Iran and Russia have replaced America's hegemony'

Ex-Lebanese general tells Iranian media that greater cooperation between Moscow and Tehran has eclipsed US worldwide.

Khamenei accuses US of infiltrating Iran with 'money and sex'

In televised address, Iran's supreme leader urges fellow Iranians not to fall into American 'enemy's trap.'

Confirmed: Iran's terror commander was wounded in Syria

Monitoring group and security source on the ground reveal reports on Qassem Soleimani are true, but he was lightly, not seriously, wounded.

Iran expects nuclear deal to come into force in January

Iran's deputy foreign minister says he expects the nuclear deal with the West to enter into force in early January.

US lifts sanctions on Italian firm helping Iran cheat

Green light for Italian company that helped Tehran cheat nuclear sanctions; move before implementation day 'shows sanctions regime is dead.'

Small victory: Iran overrules husband in exit visa dispute

Tehran allows champion futsal player to attend competition in Guatemala, despite her husband's legal right to keep her home.

Putin in Tehran for first time in eight years

Russian president arrives in Iran to discuss mutual backing of Assad, and expanding business ties in wake of nuclear deal.

Washington Post reporter sentenced to prison in Iran

Iranian court sentences Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian to a prison term. No further details provided.

Iran 'arrests ISIS cell near Iraq border'

Tehran says cell part of wider Sunni jihadist network.