US targets 18 Iranian banks in latest round of sanctions
US slaps fresh sanctions on Iran's financial sector in an effort to further shut Iran out of the global banking system.
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Iran ordered to compensate missing former FBI agent's family
US court orders government of Iran to pay more than $1.4 billion in damages to family of former FBI agent Robert Levinson.
US sanctions Iranian judge who sentenced wrestler to death
United States imposes sanctions on Iranian judge who sentenced a wrestler to death over his role in protests.
Rouhani declares victory over the US
Iranian President says UN Security Council's rejection of US bid to reimpose sanctions on Iran is a victory.
Rouhani: US next leader will have to accept our demands
Iranian President: We are not a bargaining chip in US elections and domestic policy.
Jewish leaders welcome new US sanctions on Iran
Conference of Presidents welcomes US announcement of arms embargo on Iran.
Iranian official: US headed toward 'new act of defiance'
Spokesman of Iran's Foreign Ministry blasts Pompeo's comments regarding the restoration of sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
South Africa: No evidence Iran plotted to kill US envoy
South Africa's state security agency responds to report that Iran plotted to assassinate US ambassador to Pretoria as act of revenge.
Pompeo: New sanctions on Iran starting next week
Secretary of State says US will do all that is needed to ensure UN sanctions on Iran are enforced.
Iran denies plotting to assassinate US ambassador
Trump: Any attack by Iran will be met with an attack on Iran that will be 1,000 times greater in magnitude!
Report: Iran weighing assassination of US ambassador
Iran reportedly weighing assassination attempt against American ambassador in retaliation for Soleimani elimination.
Iran promises 'proportionate' response to sanctions restoration
Iran's UN ambassador: Our reaction to Washington's attempts to reinstate sanctions will be proportionate to the state of affairs.
US: France and Britain are 'abdicating their duty' on Iran
US envoy for Iran: We don't need anybody's permission to initiate snapback of sanctions on Iran.
Netanyahu welcomes 'snapback' of Iran sanctions
Netanyahu: Responsible countries should support the US in seeking a real solution, one that will prevent Iran from building nuclear weapons.
US officially asks UN to activate Iran 'snapback'
US initiates the restoration of UN sanctions on Iran lifted in 2013. Israel welcomes the move.
Pompeo vows to sanction countries which oppose Iran 'snapback'
Secretary of State says US will not hesitate to impose sanctions on any nation that opposes its effort to "snapback" sanctions on Iran.
Trump directs Pompeo to activate 'snapback' of Iran sanctions
Pompeo to travel to New York on Thursday to seek a return of all UN sanctions on Iran.
Trump planning 'snapback' of sanctions on Iran
Trump will try a "snapback" to force a return of UN sanctions after Security Council rejects extension of Iran arms embargo.
US: Iran briefly seized oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz
US military says the Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Rouhani hopes US fails to extend arms embargo
Iranian President: We have great hopes that America will realize its failure and see its isolation.
US revises resolution to extend UN arms embargo on Iran
Revised draft seeks to gain more support in Security Council for move to extend arms embargo which is due to expire in October.
Trump: I will reach a quick deal with Iran if reelected
Trump promises supporters at campaign fundraiser that he will reach a new deal with Iran within four weeks if reelected.
Pompeo vows to act to extend Iran arms embargo
Secretary of State tells lawmakers that the US would seek to force UN sanctions on Iran if an arms embargo lapses.
Pompeo expands scope of sanctions against Iran
Secretary of State expands scope of metals sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic’s nuclear, military, and ballistic missile programs.
IRGC fires missiles at mock aircraft carrier
During drill in Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches missiles targeting a mock aircraft carrier.
'Failure to extend Iran arms embargo would cause conflict'
US Special Representative for Iran: No one believes Iran should be able to freely buy and sell conventional weapons such as fighter jets.
Was the blast at Iran’s Natanz enrichment plant sabotage?
A question mark remains over the source of the incident, which was one of a series of unexplained fires and explosions across Iran. Opinion
Syria accuses US of 'terrorist act'
Syrian ambassador to Iran criticizes incident in which US fighter jet flew close to Iranian passenger plane over Syrian skies.
Zarif blasts US over fighter jet incident
Iranian officials criticize interception of Iranian passenger plane by US fighter jet over Syria.
Jet which came too close to Iranian aircraft was American
Mahan Air pilot changes altitude to avoid collision with US fighter jet. Iran initially blamed the incident on Israel.
'US begged us not to retaliate for Soleimani killing'
Iran's deputy foreign minister claims the US begged Iran not to retaliate against US interests in response to elimination of top commander.
Bahrain supports US efforts to renew Iranian arms embargo
US envoy meets Bahraini Foreign Minister, who expresses support for US efforts to renew the UN arms embargo on Iran.
Interpol rejects Iranian request to arrest Trump
Interpol says its guidelines for notices forbids it from "any intervention or activities of a political" nature.
US envoy: Arms embargo on Iran must remain in place
US special representative to Iran, Brian Hook, says world must ignore Iranian threats to retaliate for extension of arms embargo.
Iranian envoy: Extending arms embargo would be a 'big mistake'
Iran’s UN ambassador says "all options will be open" if the Trump administration tries to re-impose UN sanctions.
Rouhani: We're willing to talk US if it apologizes
Iranian President demands Washington apologize for exiting 2015 nuclear deal and compensate Tehran.
Iran's Parliament Speaker rules out talks with US
Speaker of Iran's Parliament says Iran is not opposed to diplomacy and negotiations, but negotiations with the US are forbidden.
Rouhani urges UN to oppose extension of arms embargo
Iran's President warns against US "conspiracy" to extend the UN arms embargo on the Islamic Republic.
US general: Elimination of Soleimani has deterred Iran
Head of US Central Command says elimination of Iranian top general has had “significant effect” in deterring the Iranian threat.
Iran preparing for confrontation with US?
Islamic Republic appears to have constructed a new mock-up of an aircraft carrier off its southern coast for potential live-fire drills.
Iranian parliamentarians chant 'Death to America'
Lawmakers in Iranian parliament chant “Death to America” in a show of support for protesters over death of George Floyd.
Iran releases US Navy veteran after two years
US Navy veteran Michael White released by Iran after the US released an Iranian scientist.
Iranian parliament speaker rules out talks with US
New speaker of the Iranian Parliament: Our policy is to expel the US forces from the region.
Iran warns US: Wherever you are, we are right next to you
Amid tensions in the Gulf, Iran's Revolutionary Guards warn the United States against its naval presence in the region.
Iran unfazed by US ending sanctions waivers
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says US decision to terminate sanctions waivers will not affect Iran’s nuclear program.
US ends sanctions waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal
Pompeo announces he will be ending the sanctions waiver for projects related to the Iranian nuclear agreement, effective in 60 days.
Iranian commander: We're monitoring US military
Iran's top military commander says Iran will respond to any US threat to its interests.
US sanctions Iranian minister and other senior officials
Among those sanctioned is former Iranian intelligence chief who is suspected of involvement in attacks in Israel and Argentina.
Iranian official: US attempts to renew arms embargo have failed
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council says US has failed to gather support to renew Security Council arms embargo.
US Navy warns mariners to stay away from its warships
US Navy warns mariners in the Gulf to stay 100 meters away from US warships or risk being "interpreted as a threat".
Khamenei: The US will be expelled from Iran and Syria
Iran's Supreme Leader claims that that even Washington's allies "abhor" it now.
Zarif dismisses 'foolish' US threats on Iran arms embargo
Iran's Foreign Minister dismisses US threats to bring back all UN sanctions if Security Council does not extend arms embargo on Tehran.
US offers Iran condolences following friendly fire incident
US military offers condolences to Iran after friendly fire incident that saw an Iranian missile kill 19 Iranian troops.
Senate fails to override Trump veto of war powers resolution
US Senate fails to override President Donald Trump's veto of measure that would have limited his power to attack Iran.
Trump vetoes Iran war powers resolution
Trump vetoes "insulting" resolution aimed at constraining his ability to take military action against Iran.
Iran warns US: 'Severe' response if our waters our violated
Spokesman for Iranian army says US is "causing disturbance" in the Gulf, warns of retaliation.
Pompeo: We'll use all means to extend Iran arms embargo
Secretary of State says US will not allow UN ban on selling conventional weapons to Iran to expire on October.
Iranian military: We will never be a source of conflict
Iran's military tries to ease tensions after several high-seas incidents involving US forces.
Rouhani: Iran won't start any war
Iranian President: Iran is closely watching and following Americans in the region, but will never initiate conflict.
Iran: US, Europe interfering in our internal affairs
Iran angry after the US, France and Germany condemn its satellite launch.
