US-Iran

Biden names Robert Malley as Iran envoy

Malley has drawn criticism over concerns that he would be soft on Iran and tough on Israel.

Blinken: Our commitment to Israel’s security is sacrosanct

US Secretary of State speaks with Israel's Foreign Minister, tells reporters that Iran must resume complying with the Iran deal.

France: Iran must comply with 2015 deal

French official says Iran must comply with the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal in order for the US to return to the agreement.

Report: Biden seeking direct contacts with Iran

US official says Biden administration is working on a direct dialogue with Iran through European mediators.

Macron and Biden agree to cooperate on Iran

French President and US President speak for the first time, agree to act together for peace in the Middle East.

Iran's FM: We will not cooperate with the US on Israel

Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran may cooperate with the US on issues such as oil and security in the Gulf, but not on Israel.

Zarif to Biden: Return to deal without demanding concessions

Iran’s Foreign Minister urges Biden to "choose a better path" by returning to 2015 nuclear deal without renegotiating it.

Iran's FM: Trump is relegated to the dustbin of history

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif celebrates end of Trump's term.

'Iran must resume compliance with nuclear constraints'

In first press briefing, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says talks with Iran are dependent on it resuming compliance with 2016 deal.

Report: Biden considering Robert Malley as Iran envoy

Malley was critical of the killing of top Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

'Iran poses a threat to our allies'

Lloyd Austin warns: If Iran were to get nuclear capability, most every problem we deal with in the region would be tougher to deal with.

Iran's FM: We don't shy from crushing aggressors

Iranian Foreign Minister issues a warning to the US after it deploys B-52 bomber aircraft to the Middle East.

Report: Pompeo to accuse Iran of ties to Al-Qaeda

Secretary of State planning to use newly declassified US intelligence to publicly accuse Iran of ties to Al-Qaeda terrorist organization.

Iranian lawmaker threatens to expel IAEA inspectors

Senior Iranian lawmaker says Iran will expel nuclear inspectors from its territory if US sanctions are not lifted by February 21.

Khamenei bars US and British vaccines

Iran's Supreme Leader: Importing American and British vaccines is forbidden, I don't trust them.

Iran's FM: Israel will attack US forces in Iraq to provoke war

Mohammad Javad Zarif claims to have intelligence showing Israel will attack US forces in Iraq

'We're fully prepared to respond to US military pressure'

Top commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns US ahead of first anniversary of Soleimani elimination.

Iran's FM: Trump trying to create a 'pretext for war'

Iranian Foreign Minister criticizes US President a day after the US military flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East.

US flies B-52 bombers to the Middle East

Move comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran ahead of first anniversary of elimination of Qassem Soleimani.

Iranian official: Foreign forces must leave the region

Top Iranian security official says regional security can only be achieved through removal of "external factors".

Rouhani: US demanding our vaccine transactions pass through them

Iranian President says Washington is demanding Iranian transactions for coronavirus vaccines pass through US banks.

Iran: US approved funds transfer for COVID-19 vaccines

Head of Iran's Central Bank says US caved to global pressure and allowed Iran to purchase vaccines for coronavirus.

Iran warns Trump against 'adventurism' before leaving office

Iranian Foreign Minister responds to Trump's threat towards Iran: Trump will bear full responsibility for any adventurism on his way out.

150 Democrats urge Biden to rejoin Iran deal

150 House Democrats sign letter sent to Biden which expresses support for renewed diplomacy to halt and reverse Iran’s nuclear program.

'If one American is killed, I will hold Iran responsible'

Following rocket attack on US Embassy in Baghdad, Trump warns Iran against attacking Americans.

Signatories to Iran nuclear deal preparing for US return

Iran, China, Russia, Germany, France and the UK acknowledge possible US return to 2015 deal which Iran has been breaching.

US commander: We're prepared to react if Iran attacks

Head of US Central Command says Washington is prepared to retaliate if Iran attacks to avenge killing of Soleimani.

Soleimani’s daughter: Trump is the monster, not my father

Daughter of top Iranian general eliminated by US claims there is no difference between Trump and Joe Biden.

Khamenei makes first public appearance in weeks

Iran's Supreme Leader suggests the US will remain hostile to Iran even after Biden takes office: Don't trust the enemy.

Rouhani: Iran is very happy that 'terrorist' Trump is leaving

Iranian President welcomes looming departure from office of US President, says he is a "tyrant".

US sanctions Iranian officials over Levinson abduction

US sanctions two officials from Iran's Ministry of Intelligence in connection to 2007 abduction of former FBI agent.

Rouhani: US sanctions making it hard to purchase vaccines

Iranian President blames US sanctions for making it difficult for his country to purchase medicine and health supplies from abroad.

Iran: Glad the US 'got the message'

Iran responds to US Navy official who said that "uneasy deterrence" had been reached in the Gulf.

US Navy official: We have 'uneasy deterrence' with Iran

Despite recent tensions, top US Navy official in the Middle East says the US has a "healthy respect" for Iranian presence in Gulf.

Iranian FM: We will not renegotiate nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister: US must abandon its rogue behavior and stop its violations of international law.

US envoy: Iran unlikely to retaliate before Biden takes office

US envoy on Iran: They are desperate for sanctions relief, that will be a key factor in their decision-making.

Biden stands by intention to return to Iran nuclear deal

President-elect tells New York Times: If Iran gets a nuclear bomb, other countries in the region would be pressured to get one too.

'Nobody would be naive enough to go back to Iran deal'

Saudi Arabia’s UN envoy dismisses the idea that Biden will re-enter 2015 Iran nuclear deal: It has proven its failure to the entire world.

Report: Israel preparing for resumption of US-Iran talks

TV report: IDF and Mossad have drawn up plans on how to work together with the US in order to achieve an improved nuclear deal.

Report: Iran instructing allies not to provoke Trump

Officials in Iraq say Iran has instructed its allies in Middle East to avoid provoking tensions with the US before Trump leaves office.

'US attack on Iran could set off a full-fledged war'

Adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader warns US: A limited, tactical conflict can turn into a full-fledged war.

Bahrain's FM: Biden must consult us before new Iran deal

Bahrain’s Foreign Minister says he expects Biden administration to consult Gulf states before entering new nuclear deal with Iran.

US sanctions Iranian charity over human rights violations

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warns that undoing the actions of the Trump administration against Iran would be foolish and dangerous.

Iranian FM: If Biden lifts sanctions, we'll fulfill nuclear deal

Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran is ready to discuss how the US can return to 2015 deal.

Iran: Any US attack will be met with a 'crushing' response

Iranian government spokesman warns US against attacking his country following report that Trump mulled strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Report: Trump sought options for attack on Iran

New York Times reports: Trump's senior advisers dissuaded him from attack on Iran's main nuclear site in the weeks before he steps down.

Pompeo: There's still work to do to pressure Iran

Secretary of State to French daily: The transition process will work and honor our internal and external obligations.

US envoy: Pressure on Iran will continue under Biden

US special representative for Iran says pressure campaign of sanctions targeting Iran would persist into the administration of Joe Biden.

US to sanction Iranians involved in crackdown on protesters

United States expected to impose sanctions on Iranians involved in violent crackdown against anti-government demonstrations last year.

Rejoining Iran deal 'high on Biden's agenda', says former aide

Former senior aide to US president-elect says he believes a two-state solution is better than a one-state solution.

Report: Trump planning string of Iran sanctions

Axios report: Trump administration pushing plan to slap a long string of sanctions on Iran in 10 weeks left until Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Iran with a message of peace?

Iranian Foreign Minister calls for dialogue with Iran's neighbors following US election. "Only together can we build a better future."

Iranian official hopes for change in 'destructive US policies'

Iran’s first vice president says era of Donald Trump and his “adventurous and belligerent” administration is over.

Khamenei mocks US after election

Iran's Supreme Leader claims vote in the US has exposed the reality of US democracy.

Iran: We'll focus on the 'actions' of the US administration

Iran's foreign ministry says it will focus on the "actions" of the new US administration rather than who wins the election.

US imposes new sanctions against Iran

Treasury and State Department sanction 11 companies and five individuals accused of helping Iran trade its petroleum products.

Report: US officials briefed on threat against Pentagon leaders

Officials tell NBC News briefings suggested the threat may be potential retaliation for killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

'Iran hopes to get rid of Trump next week'

Prof. Uzi Rabi explains why Iran has begun building a new nuclear facility. "The US election has never been so important to Iran."

US sanctions Iran's oil sector

Trump administration slaps fresh sanctions on Iran's oil sector, links three entities to Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force.

Iran denies trying to meddle in US elections

Iran's Guardian Council: We do not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.