US-Iran

Connecticut Senator defends meeting with Iranian FM

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy says he met Mohammad Javad Zarif because it is "dangerous not to talk to one's enemies".

Rouhani: We'll never negotiate under pressure

Iranian President vows his administration will resist the US "maximum pressure" campaign.

Iranian Foreign Minister: US brought us to the brink of war

Mohammad Javad Zarif claims Iran and the US exchanged angry letters and came "very close to the brink".

Pompeo: Renew the UN arms embargo on Iran

Secretary of State calls for a renewal of the UN arms embargo on Iran after the Navy seized Iranian weapons shipment for Houthi rebels.

Senate votes to rein in Trump on Iran

Eight Senate Republicans vote with Democrats on resolution to rein in President Trump's ability to take military action against Iran.

Iranian official: We're looking for an excuse to raze Tel Aviv

Former IRGC Commander-in-Chief warns US against attacking Iran: We're looking for a pretext to attack Tel Aviv.

Five men accused in US of trying to trade in Iranian oil

Five men arrested and charged with trying to trade in Iranian oil in violation of US trade sanctions, could face 25 years in prison.

'Soleimani killing weakened fight against ISIS'

Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says his country is prepared to do more to retaliate for US elimination of top general.

109 US troops suffer brain injuries from Iran attack

US officials say military is preparing to report a jump in cases of traumatic brain injury from Iran missile attack on base in Iraq.

Republicans to Twitter: Suspend Iranian leaders' accounts

Group of Republican senators ask Twitter to suspend accounts of Iranian Supreme Leader and Foreign Minister.

US sanctions head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization

US continues sanctioning Iran in the wake of its repeated violations of the 2015 deal with world powers.

IRGC chief threatens attacks on American and Israeli commanders

Chief of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard: If they threaten our commanders, none of their commanders will find a safe place.

Iran's Zarif not ruling out negotiations with the US

Iranian Foreign Minister says talks with the US are still possible, but it must remove sanctions. Trump: No thanks!

US envoy warns Soleimani's successor

US special representative for Iran warns Soleimani's successor he will "meet the same fate" if he kills Americans.

Pompeo: If you help Iran, you will be sanctioned

Secretary of State clarifies Washington intends to continue its maximum pressure campaign on Iran.

Iranian lawmaker offers reward for Trump assassination

Lawmaker Ahmad Hamzeh offers $3 million to anyone who kills US President, says Iran could avoid threats if it had nuclear arms.

Additional US troops flown out of Iraq following Iranian attack

Additional US troops to be evaluated for potential concussion injuries from January 8 Iranian missile attack on Iraqi bases.

Zarif: We will never negotiate a new nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister rules out possibility of any negotiation on a new nuclear deal.

Khamenei blasts 'clown' Trump in Tehran sermon

Iran’s Supreme Leader says US President only pretends to support the Iranian people but will “push a poisonous dagger” into their backs.

11 US soldiers were injured in Iranian missile attack

11 US soldiers suffered brain injuries in last week’s Iranian missile strike on two Iraqi bases, army says.

Are the war-like headlines between the US and Iran fake news?

Is it all "staged" so a deeper and more secret agenda can move forward?

'Soleimani elimination was a legitimate act of self-defense'

US Attorney General William Barr says Trump had the authority to order strike which killed top Iranian general.

IRGC commander: Our aim was not to kill US soldiers

Hossein Salami claims killing US troops in missile attack on Iraqi bases "was not important".

'They thought Trump wouldn't respond during an election period'

Middle East expert Efraim Inbar: The Iranians reserve the right to retaliate in the future, but the US has an extensive list of targets.

Trump: I couldn't care less if Iran negotiates

Trump plays down notion of negotiations with Iran after his National Security Adviser suggests Iran will have no choice but to talk.

Iran condemns latest US sanctions

Iran's Foreign Ministry says new US sanctions further reveal its "hostile" policy towards Iran.

Trump tweets message of support to Iranians

Trump tweets in Farsi in support of Iranians: My Administration will continue to stand with you.

Trump: Soleimani plotted attack on four US embassies

Trump tells Fox News the imminent threat from Iran that provoked killing of Soleimani involved planned attacks on four US embassies.

Iranian commander downplays US sanctions

Commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says new US sanctions are only "symbolic" and he is proud to be sanctioned.

Report: US also tried to eliminate another Iranian official

Sources say US forces also carried out mission against Iranian official in Yemen on the same day Soleimani was eliminated.

US sanctions Iran following attack on troops in Iraq

US sanctions eight Iranian officials involved in ballistic missile attack on US troops in Iraq this week.

House approves resolution to restrain Trump on Iran

House of Representatives approves resolution asserting that Trump must seek approval from Congress before taking action against Iran.

US to UN: Soleimani killing was self-defense

Ambassador Craft tells Security Council US could take additional action “as necessary” to protect US personnel and interests.

House to vote to limit Trump's ability to act against Iran

House to vote on resolution to limit Trump's ability to take military action against Iran without congressional authorization.

Pence: Iran telling militias not to attack US targets

US Vice President says the United States has received intelligence that Iran has asked its allied militias not to attack US targets.

'Iranian attack was intended to kill US personnel'

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says Iran intended to kill US personnel as well as cause major damage in missile attack in Iraq.

IRGC threatens to attack Israel

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards: We do not consider the Zionist regime to be separate from the criminal US regime.

Poll: American public critical of Trump's handling of Iran

Reuters/Ipsos poll: 53% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of Iran, 71% believe US will be at war with Iran in near future.

Rouhani to Trump: Never threaten the Iranian nation

Iranian President fires back after Trump threatens to attack 52 Iranian sites.

US denies Iran's Zarif visa to address UN

Trump administration barring Iranian Foreign Minister from entering US to address the Security Council about elimination of Soleimani.

Expert: Trump has shown that he does not fear Iran

Senior Middle East analyst Yoni Ben Menachem tells Arutz Sheva: Iran won't hesitate to drag Israel into the fight against the US.

House Committee responds to Trump: You're not a dictator

House Foreign Affairs Committee responds to Trump's suggestion that tweets are enough notification to Congress of Iran strike.

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.