US-Iran

Zarif: Trump administration is a threat to the world

Iranian Foreign Minister accuses Trump administration of being a real threat to the Middle East and the international community.

US seeks treaty with Iran, says envoy

US seeking to negotiate a treaty with Iran to include its ballistic missile program and its regional behavior.

Pompeo: There's no precedent for what Kerry did

Secretary of State Pompeo blasts John Kerry's meeting with Iranian officials since leaving office.

Kerry: I met Zarif 'three or four times'

Former Secretary of State says his meetings with Iran's Foreign Minister dealt with how Iran can change the dynamic in the Middle East.

Haley: Iran is suffocating from the US sanctions

US ambassador to the UN says Iran is "feeling the pain" from Trump's sanctions.

Kerry: Every former Secretary of State meets foreign leaders

Former US Secretary of State discusses reports he has been speaking with Iranian officials in an attempt to salvage 2015 nuclear deal.

Rouhani: US and Israel won't reach their goals in Syria

Iranian President says America and Israel will not reach their goals by arming militants in Syria.

Iranian Foreign Minister blasts Trump's 'chutzpah'

Iran’s Foreign Minister blasts Trump's plan to lead a UN Security Council session on Iran.

Trump to chair Security Council meeting on Iran

US President to chair UN Security Council meeting to spotlight Iran's “violations of international law”.

Kerry: Trump doesn't know what he's talking about

Former Secretary of State rips Trump for leaving Iranian nuclear deal, claims the President "makes things up".

Mattis puts Iran 'on notice'

U.S. Defense Secretary warns the Trump administration will not tolerate Iran's mischief in the region.

U.S. rejects UN court's jurisdiction on Iran lawsuit

State Department tells UN judges they have no jurisdiction to rule on Iran's demand for them to suspend sanctions.

Pompeo: We will defend ourselves against Iran's claims

Secretary of State says United States will "vigorously defend" itself against Iran's challenge in the International Court of Justice.

Pompeo establishes Iran Action Group

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo names senior policy adviser Brian Hook to coordinate State Department’s pressure campaign on Iran.

Khamenei admits mistake in nuclear negotiations

Iranian Supreme Leader says he made a mistake in allowing foreign minister to speak to Kerry during negotiations that led to 2015 deal.

Iran test-fires ballistic missile

U.S. officials say Iran test-fired a ballistic missile before Trump reimposed sanctions on it.

Rouhani aide: No reason for talks with Trump

Aide to Iranian President says he doesn't see "any reason" for talks between Trump and Rouhani at the UN General Assembly.

U.S. General:

'Iran's drill in the Gulf meant to send a message'

U.S. general says Iranian naval exercise around Strait of Hormuz was meant to send a message to Washington before it reimposed sanctions.

Zarif to Trump: This isn't a beauty pageant

Iranian Foreign Minister pokes fun at Trump after he said goal in sanctioning Iran was world peace.

Rouhani: Trump call for talks is 'psychological warfare'

Iranian President dismisses Washington's call for new nuclear negotiations at the same time as it reimposes sanctions on his country.

Pompeo: Iran sanctions will be rigorously enforced

Secretary of State stresses renewed sanctions on Iran will remain in place until the Iranian government radically changes course.

Trump: It's up to Iran if they want to meet

Trump says Iran's economy is deteriorating, notes the ball is in their court if they want to meet with him.

Report: Iran to begin major exercise in Persian Gulf

American officials say Revolutionary Guard expected to begin major exercise to demonstrate ability to shut down the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump: I have a feeling Iran will be talking to us soon

Trump suggests talks with Iran are imminent, despite the country’s leaders rejecting his offer for a meeting.

Zarif: U.S. must respect us, threats don't work

Iranian Foreign Minister rules out talks with U.S. officials.

Revolutionary Guards: Iranian leaders will never meet Trump

Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards dismisses Trump’s offer of talks with Tehran.

Rouhani adviser to Trump: Come back to the nuclear deal

Adviser to Iranian President says Trump should return to nuclear deal if he wants to talk with Iranian leaders.

Pompeo backs Trump meeting with Iranian leaders

Secretary of State tells CNBC he is on board with Trump's declaration that he would sit down and talk with Iranian leaders.

Zarif: U.S. 'addicted' to sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister claims United States is isolated following its withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.

Mattis: We're not seeking regime change in Iran

Defense Secretary says U.S. hasn't instituted a policy of regime change or collapse in Iran.

Iranian official to Trump: If you begin the war, we will end it

Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani mocks Trump's rhetoric.

Iran rules out 'one-sided' talks with United States

Iran's foreign ministry says Iran will never take part in negotiations with the United States under threat.

Trump ready to make a deal with Iran

Trump keeps open the possibility of negotiating an agreement to denuclearize Iran.

Zarif responds to Trump: Be cautious

Iranian Foreign Minister responds to Trump after he warned Iranian President not to threaten the United States again.

Pompeo: Iran is run more like a mafia than a government

In speech before Iranian exiles, Secretary of State blasts Iranian regime, vows America will support Iranian people.

Rouhani warns Trump: Beware the 'mother of all wars'

Iranian President warns United States not to "play with the lion's tail".

Iran sues the United States

Iran files lawsuit against the United States with International Court of Justice over sanctions imposed on it after Trump left nuclear deal.

Pompeo urges Europe to take action on Iran

Secretary of State urges European powers to get behind American measures to cut Iran off from world energy markets.

Iranian official: We'll sell as much oil as we can

Iranian vice president admits U.S. sanctions would hurt the economy but promises to sell as much oil as possible.

U.S. sanctions sales agent for banned Iranian airline

U.S. Treasury Department sanctions Malaysia-based sales agent for Mahan Air, Iranian airline already under sanctions.

Revolutionary Guards threaten to block Strait of Hormuz

IRGC commander warns Strait of Hormuz could be blocked should the U.S. prevents Iranian oil exports.

Rouhani: Trump's sanctions a 'crime and aggression'

Iranian President blasts Trump over sanctions against Iran, threatens to stop cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog.

Report:

U.S. mulling labeling Revolutionary Guard a terror group

Officials say Trump administration weighing whether to label the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group.

Giuliani: Trump will suffocate Iranian regime

Former New York Mayor suggests the end is near for the Ayatollah regime in Iran.

Khamenei adviser: U.S. creating 'second Vietnam' in Syria

Top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader warns the United States that Syria and Eastern Euphrates will be another Vietnam.

UN court to hear Iran lawsuit against United States

UN's top court to hear in October Iran's case against the U.S. seeking to recover billions in frozen assets.

Iran to U.S.: Force Israel to denuclearize

Iran's Foreign Minister sets 15 conditions for improving relations with Washington.

Rouhani: We will never surrender to American pressure

Iranian President says the Iranian people will not give in to U.S. pressure as Iran faces economic sanctions.

Iran warns North Korea: Trump could nullify any deal

Following historic Trump-Kim summit, Iran warns Kim that Trump "revokes his signature while abroad".

Trump: Iran is not the same since I left the deal

Trump says his recent decision to abandon the Iran nuclear deal has already curbed Iran’s behavior.

Zarif: Stand up to Washington's 'bullying'

Iran’s Foreign Minister writes to counterparts in a bid to save 2015 nuclear deal.

U.S. targets airlines in latest Iran sanctions

Treasury targets four Iranian airlines in latest round of sanctions on Islamic Republic.

Iran: If U.S. attacks, it'll be defeated like Saddam

Revolutionary Guard warns the United States not to attack Iran or it will be defeated like the former Iraqi leader.

Iranian commander threatens Pompeo

Iranian military commander says Iranians will punch Secretary of State in the mouth after he threatened Iran with unprecedented sanctions.

Poland backs Trump on Iran

Polish leaders planning to defend U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal within the European Union.

Pompeo: We expect Iran to behave the way normal nations behave

Secretary of State says the demands he made of Iran are not difficult to implement.

Iranian Foreign Minister blasts American diplomacy

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif calls U.S. foreign diplomacy a “sham” in response to Pompeo speech.

White House wants Iran inspections to continue

Officials say the White House wants IAEA inspections of Iran's nuclear sites to continue despite leaving deal.

Cruz: Time to begin undoing damage from Iran deal

Senator Ted Cruz condemns Iran's latest attack on Israel, calls for powerful sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

U.S. sanctions Iranian individuals and companies

Treasury sanctions six individuals and three companies which funneled millions of dollars to Revolutionary Guards.