US-Iran

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.

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.

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.