Iran

Report: Trump, Rouhani agreed to French plan

Iranian president agrees to, then backs out of, agreement with US brokered by French president at the UN.

Iran wishes Shana Tova - in Hebrew

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman tweets Rosh Hashanah greetings in Farsi, English and Hebrew.

Iranian commander: If Israel attacks, nothing will be left of it

Senior Iranian commander warns Israel against attacking his country.

British oil tanker sails out of Iranian waters

British-flagged Stena Impero arrives at Dubai’s Port Rashid, two months after being seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards.

Will US sanctions be removed in exchange for talks?

Iranian Pres. Rouhani claims US offered to remove all sanctions in exchange for talks.

EU warns Tehran: We may need to leave nuclear deal

EU signatories of the 'Iran deal' warn: Further breaches may force us to leave deal.

Iran again breaching nuclear deal

IAEA says Iran using advanced models of centrifuges to enrich uranium in violation of deal with world powers.

Israeli journalist kicked out of Rouhani press conference in NY

Israeli journalist told live-streamed press conference a "closed event" at the UN.

Saudi FM: Iranian attack 'cannot go unanswered'

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs says there must be consequences for attack on his country's oil facilities.

Rouhani: Israel supports ISIS

Iranian President claims Israel supports jihadist organization and treats its fighters in its hospitals.

Gantz welcomes Trump's UN speech

Blue and White chairman: All the countries of the world must impose sanctions on Iran and toughen existing sanctions.

Netanyahu on attack on Saudi Arabia: Iran did it.

PM: Pressure is the only way to stop Iran's aggression.

Trump: Iran on fanatical quest for nukes

US President delivers remarks at annual UN gathering in New York.

Fringe Jewish sect 'Lev Tahor' seeks asylum - in Iran

Radical sect calls for cooperation with Iranian government to 'to 'liberate the Holy Land' from 'Zionist dominance'.

Zarif: There will be no new deal with world powers

Iranian Foreign Minister: The European partners to the nuclear deal didn't fulfill their commitments, no new deal.

France, Britain and Germany blame Iran for Saudi Arabia attack

France, Britain and Germany call on Iran to agree to negotiations on its nuclear and missile programs.

Iran releases British flagged oil tanker

The Stena Impero, seized by Iran in July, now 'free to leave', says Iran, ending stand-off with Britain.

Will Iran present its own Middle East peace plan?

Iran's Pres. Rouhani 'willing to forgive' other countries' mistakes, warns that foreign armies should remove themselves from his area.

France: Trump-Rouhani meeting not a priority

French Foreign Minister says his country’s main aim at UN General Assembly is to de-escalate tensions between the United States and Iran.

Iran to release British-flagged oil tanker

Iranian maritime official confirms the Stena Impero, seized in July, will be released soon.

IRGC head: We will pursue any aggressor

Head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards says Iran will pursue any aggressor, even it carries out a limited attack, and seek to destroy it.

Nasrallah: Netanyahu attacked in Iraq in attempt to keep power

Hezbollah leader mocks Netanyahu and Trump, warns Saudi Arabia not to start a war with Iran.

Trump sanctions Iranian National Bank

US President says sanctions on Iran's central banking system are "the highest level of sanctions."

Iran criticizes suspension from judo competitions

Iran's judo federation says its suspension from international competition it "was a pre-planned scenario".

US issues visas to Iranian leaders for UN General Assembly

United States issues visas allowing Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to travel to New York.

Zarif hints military strike on Iran may lead to 'all-out war'

In event of US or Saudi military strikes, Saudi Arabia would have to fight 'to last American soldier.'

US official claims:

'Iran leader conditioned attack approval on deniability'

Still unreleased satellite photos show Iranian Revolutionary Guard preparing attack on Saudi oil facilities, US officials say.

Iran suspended from judo competitions

International Judo Federation suspends Iran for forcing Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei to throw a match in order to avoid Israeli.

Report: Five killed in attack on pro-Iranian militias

Sky News reports attack on pro-Iranian Shiite militias in the Syrian city of Al Bukamal, near the border with Iraq.

'Precisely the time to increase pressure on Iran'

Netanyahu welcomes Trump's decision to toughen sanctions on Iran. "Iran's aggression has increased of late."

Trump orders 'substantial increase' in sanctions on Iran

Move comes following drone attack on Saudi oil supply, which kingdom said disrupted 5% of daily global oil supply.

US delaying visas of Iranian officials

Iranian officials may skip UN General Assembly if visas are not issued in time, Iranian news agency says.

Iran: Attack on Saudi oil facilities was 'a warning'

President Rouhani says Saudi Arabia should understand attack by on oil facility as 'warning', but says Iran doesn't want regional conflict

Report: At least 10 killed in airstrikes in Syria

Airstrikes targeting pro-Iranian forces on Syria-Iraq border kill at least 10. Arab outlets claim Israel behind airstrikes.

'Iran suffering from Trump's policies'

Fox News' Hannity says US is 'single largest producer of energy worldwide' for first time in 75 years - thanks to Pres. Trump's policies.

'US preparing response to attack on Saudi oil facilities'

US Defense Secretary says military is preparing a response to the attack on Saudi Arabia oil facilities which are blamed on Iran.

Iran seizes boat near Strait of Hormuz

Iran seizes boat suspected of being used to smuggle fuel, arrests its 11 crew members.

Report: Shiite militia attacked near Iraq-Syria border

Arab media report attack on Shiite militias in the Syrian city of Al Bukamal, where a similar attack took place last week.

'Israel's attacks increase tension'

Iranian President criticizes Israel, says it must bear responsibility for attacks in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.

Trump: 'Looks like' Iran attacked Saudi oil supply

US President talks up the United States’ military might, but stresses he wants to “avoid” war.

Analysis:

What prompted Iran's massive attack on Saudi oil industry?

What's behind the massive attack by Iranian-backed forces on Saudi Arabia's oil industry?

Iran says no to Trump-Rouhani meeting at UN

Tehran rules out meeting between Iranian president and Donald Trump at sidelines of UN General Assembly opening this month.

Trump: We know the culprit behind attack on Saudi oil facilities

Trump issues warning to Iran following attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities, says US is "locked and loaded".

US official: Attack on Saudi oil facilities came from Iran

US official: No doubt that Iran is responsible for attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities.

Attacks on Saudi oil facilities cut 5% of global oil supply

Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks on its key oil facilities have disrupted about half of the kingdom's oil capacity.

Pompeo: 'Tehran responsible for attacks on Saudi Arabia'

US calls on international community to condemn Iranian attacks, says 'no evidence' Houthis responsible for attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

European countries urge Iran not to breach nuclear deal

France, Britain and Germany express concern at Tehran’s violations of 2015 deal.

Israel and Iran: How will this end?

Iran is using Syria to try to erode Israel's security superiority in the Middle East. Are Israeli responses sufficient?

US: We have proof that Iranian tanker transferred oil to Syria

State Department says it has evidence that Adrian Darya 1 transferred its crude oil to the Syrian government, breaking assurances it gave.

Netanyahu:

'Iran stepping up attempts to attack Israel from Syria'

PM Netanyahu meets Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu, explains Israeli responses to Iranian buildup in Syria.

Special interview:

'US will maintain maximum pressure on Iran'

State Dept. Counterterrorism Coordinator says US policy on Iran unchanged after Trump says willing to meet Rouhani

Iran places air defenses at base attacked in Syria

Revolutionary Guards forces accompany multiple vehicles with anti-aircraft batteries into base in Syria which serves Shi'ite militias.

US: No plans for Trump-Rouhani meeting

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says no meeting between US, Iranian presidents scheduled despite Trump's openness to a meeting.

Israel minister: US promised no changes on Iran sanctions

US reassured Israel that firing of NSA John Bolton does not signal change in policy regarding sanctions on Iran, Finance Minister says.

What's next for Trump foreign policy after Bolton departure?

Reaction from Hudson Institute's Brig. Gen. Robert Spalding and former National Security Council Chief of Staff Fred Fleitz.

Nasrallah pledges allegiance to Iranian supreme leader

Hezbollah chief: 'Regional war would end Israel.'

'We will not permit accurate missiles in Lebanon'

"The IDF will not allow Iran to establish itself in Syria or develop accurate missiles in Lebanon," says IDF Chief of Staff.

UK summons Iranian ambassador

UK govt. condemns Iran for violating its promise not to deliver oil to Syrian entities under EU sanctions.

ANALYSIS: Covert war between Israel and Iran escalates

Tensions rise with Iranian-backed forces in Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, and Iraq.

Erdan: It is important to show the true face of Iran

Campaign against Iran is fought by raising awareness, not just with weapons, Public Security Minister says.