US-Iran

Iranian official: We'll turn Tel Aviv and Haifa to dust

Former 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 today

In 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 attacks

Trump: 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 one

US 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 ago

Trump 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 Iran

Defense 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 Iraq

Iran’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 happening

US President says he doesn't believe a war with Iran is on the horizon.

Iran denies responsibility for protest at US embassy in Baghdad

Iran’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 East

Pentagon announces more troops will be sent to Middle East following attack on US embassy in Baghdad.

Trump warns Iran following riots at Iraqi embassy

Trump 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 Iran

Federal 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 airline

State Department announces new sanctions on Iran’s biggest airline and its shipping network.

Rouhani: Window on talks with US isn't closed

Iranian 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 East

Officials 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 Lisbon

State 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 bases

IRGC 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 protesters

Iran’s Foreign Ministry blasts Secretary of State's "meddlesome" remarks on Iran protests.

White House condemns Iran's use of force against protesters

White 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 agent

Iran 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 American

US 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 US

Two 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 up

Democratic 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 Israel

US administration recognizing an increase in Iran's willingness to attack Israel and its neighbors.

US sanctions Iran on 40th anniversary of embassy storming

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces new sanctions against nine aides to Khamenei.

Khamenei: Talks with US won't achieve anything

Iran's Supreme Leader rules out any negotiations with the United States.

Anti-US murals painted on walls of former embassy in Tehran

Iran 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 bullying

Iranian Foreign Minister calls on US to rejoin 2015 nuclear deal, claims Trump's policy of maximum pressure has failed.

US sanctions Iran's construction sector

State 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 Hezbollah

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz welcomes sanctions on IRGC and Hezbollah: The right way to fight Iranian aggression.

Iran downplays Trump threats

Iranian 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 campaign

Microsoft says hacking group that appears to be linked to the Iranian government carried out a campaign against a US presidential campaign.

Rouhani: European plan not implemented because of Trump

Iranian President Trump thwarted European plan to bolster 2015 nuclear deal by threatening more sanctions.

Zarif: We wouldn't interfere with the US election

Iranian Foreign Minister says his government does not have a preference in the US presidential election, warns US not to start a war.

Rouhani: Talks with US possible if nuclear deal is implemented

Iranian President: We can discuss other issues with the US providing the 2015 nuclear deal is fully implemented.

Pompeo: We want peaceful resolution with Iran

Secretary of State says US wants a peaceful resolution to tensions with Iran but that is up to the Islamic Republic.

US sanctions Chinese firms for transporting oil from Iran

State Department: The Iranian regime must cease these destabilizing activities or face greater economic pressure and diplomatic isolation.

Rouhani: The US is the key supporter of terrorism

Iranian President claims Trump is misguided in his criticism of Iran, says terrorism has expanded wherever the US has gone.

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.

Zarif: Not confident we can avoid a war

Iranian Foreign Minister says he's "not confident that we can avoid a war" but stresses Iran won't start one.

Trump sanctions Iranian National Bank

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

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.

Trump: I'd give Iranian leaders visas to attend UNGA

US President says if it were up to him, Iranian President and Foreign Minister would be granted visas to attend UN General Assembly.

Trump: I'd prefer not to meet Rouhani

US President says he would prefer not to meet Iranian President at UN General Assembly.

Trump: Meeting Rouhani with no conditions? Fake news

US President rejects reports he is willing to meet his Iranian counterpart with no preconditions.

Trump: Iran wants to meet

US President tells reporters he believes that Iran's leadership wants a meeting.

Dermer urges US to 'stay the course' on Iran

Following dismissal of John Bolton, Israeli ambassador to Washington urges US to increase the pressure on Iran.

Iran welcomes Bolton's dismissal

Adviser to Rouhani says Trump's dismissal of National Security Adviser shows US failure when it comes to Iran.

Pompeo: Trump prepared to meet Rouhani with no preconditions

Secretary of State: Trump could meet Iranian President with no preconditions, we're maintaining the pressure on Iran.

Pompeo: Iran won’t have a nuclear weapon on our watch

Secretary of State says Trump will only meet Iranian President if "he thinks we can get an improved outcome for the American people."

Netanyahu:

'I'm not telling Trump who to meet and where'

PM on the possibility of a future meeting between Trump and Rouhani: I am confident that Trump will bring a more assertive approach.

Zarif: US sanctions have no effect

Iran's Foreign Minister plays down US sanctions against the Iranian Space Agency.

Iran to again cut commitments under nuclear deal

Iran’s Foreign Minister: Iran will further cut its commitments under 2015 nuclear deal unless European states salvage it by Thursday.

US sanctions Iran's space program

Secretary of State announces sanctions against the Iran Space Agency and two of its research institutes.

Trump: We're not involved in Iran's failed rocket launch

US President wishes Iran luck in determining what caused its failed rocket launch.