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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.”

IRGC commander: Our missiles are aimed at 21 US bases

Iran blasts Pompeo for backing protesters

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

Iran blasts Pompeo for backing protesters

White House condemns Iran's use of force against protesters

White House condemns Iran for using "lethal force" against demonstrators in latest unrest.

White House condemns Iran's use of force against protesters

Trump: Iran returning Levinson would be 'positive step'

Trump urges Iran to turn over former FBI agent who went missing in 2007.

Trump: Iran returning Levinson would be 'positive step'

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.

Iran acknowledges 'open case' regarding missing FBI agent

US: Drone downed by Iran wasn't American

US Central Command denies that drone that was downed over southwestern Iran was an American drone.

US: Drone downed by Iran wasn't American

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.

Two Iranians plead guilty to spying on dissidents in the US

Warren: Iran deal worked before Trump ripped it up

Democratic presidential candidate calls for diplomacy with Iran after it announces uranium enrichment at Fordow.

Warren: Iran deal worked before Trump ripped it up

'Iran's uranium enrichment a big step in the wrong direction'

US State Department condemns Iran's expansion of uranium enrichment activities.

'Iran's uranium enrichment a big step in the wrong direction'

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 official: We're stopping Iranian actions against Israel

US sanctions Iran on 40th anniversary of embassy storming

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

US sanctions Iran on 40th anniversary of embassy storming

Khamenei: Talks with US won't achieve anything

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

Khamenei: Talks with US won't achieve anything

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.

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

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.

Zarif: Iranians will never submit to bullying

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 sanctions Iran's construction sector

US, Gulf allies sanction Iran and Hezbollah

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

US, Gulf allies sanction Iran and Hezbollah

Iran downplays Trump threats

Iranian Defense Minister says Trump's threat of a possible attack on Iran is a "bluff".

Iran downplays Trump threats

Khamenei: Prepare against the 'enemies'

Iran's Supreme Leader urges IRGC to continue inventing and building modern and advanced military hardware.

Khamenei: Prepare against the 'enemies'

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.

Microsoft: Iran-linked hackers tried to compromise US campaign

Rouhani: European plan not implemented because of Trump

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

Rouhani: European plan not implemented because of Trump

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.

Zarif: We wouldn't interfere with the US election

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.

Rouhani: Talks with US possible if nuclear deal is 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.

Pompeo: We want peaceful resolution with Iran

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.

US sanctions Chinese firms for transporting oil from Iran

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.

Rouhani: The US is the key supporter of terrorism

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.

France: Trump-Rouhani meeting not a priority

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.

Zarif: Not confident we can avoid a war

Trump sanctions Iranian National Bank

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

Trump sanctions Iranian National Bank

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.

US issues visas to Iranian leaders for UN General Assembly

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 give Iranian leaders visas to attend UNGA

Trump: I'd prefer not to meet Rouhani

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

Trump: I'd prefer not to meet Rouhani

Trump: Meeting Rouhani with no conditions? Fake news

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

Trump: Meeting Rouhani with no conditions? Fake news

Trump: Iran wants to meet

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

Trump: Iran wants to meet

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.

Dermer urges US to 'stay the course' 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.

Iran welcomes Bolton's dismissal

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: Trump prepared to meet Rouhani with no preconditions

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."

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

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.

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

Zarif: US sanctions have no effect

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

Zarif: US sanctions have no effect

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.

Iran to again cut commitments under nuclear deal

US sanctions Iran's space program

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

US sanctions Iran's space program

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

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

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

US sanctions suppliers of Iranian missile programs

US Treasury sanctions two Iranian business groups over ties to Tehran's missile program.

US sanctions suppliers of Iranian missile programs

Report: US cyberattack hurt Iran's ability to attack tankers

Secret US cyberattack against Iran in June wiped out critical database used to plot attacks against oil tankers, officials say.

Report: US cyberattack hurt Iran's ability to attack tankers

Bolton: Trump not planning to change stance on Iran

National Security Adviser makes clear that Trump's willingness to talk to Iranian President doesn't imply his position is changing.

Bolton: Trump not planning to change stance on Iran

US will 'aggressively enforce' sanctions on Iranian tanker

State Department official says US will prevent private sector from assisting Iranian oil tanker traveling through the Mediterranean.

US will 'aggressively enforce' sanctions on Iranian tanker

Macron to meet Iranian officials ahead of G7 summit

French President says he will make proposals to Iran aimed at de-escalating tensions with US.

Macron to meet Iranian officials ahead of G7 summit

Pompeo on Iran: Time is ticking

Secretary of State urges international community to take action against Iran’s support for terrorism.

Pompeo on Iran: Time is ticking

Trump: Macron sending 'mixed signals' to Iran

US President says French counterpart is getting in the way of US policy on Iran.

Trump: Macron sending 'mixed signals' to Iran

Report: Iran interfering with GPS in the Gulf

US defense official says Iran has placed GPS jammers close to the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz as US warns commercial ships.

Report: Iran interfering with GPS in the Gulf

Iran: US violates international law

Iran asks UN Secretary-General to push back against the United States after it imposed sanctions on Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Iran: US violates international law

US sanctions Iranian Foreign Minister

Trump administration imposes sanctions against Mohammad Javad Zarif, says he implements the "reckless agenda" of Supreme Leader Khamenei.

US sanctions Iranian Foreign Minister

Zarif urges Trump: Reject your allies' thirst for war

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Iran has outlasted every aggressor, urges Trump to reject the fake history of the so-called "B-team".

Zarif urges Trump: Reject your allies' thirst for war

'Iran is the core conflict in the region'

US envoy Jason Greenblatt: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not the core conflict in the region. Iran is.

'Iran is the core conflict in the region'

Pompeo: Willing to travel to Tehran

Secretary of State says he would be willing to travel to Tehran to address the Iranian people about US foreign policy.

Pompeo: Willing to travel to Tehran

US may have brought down two Iranian drones

CENTCOM Commander says US believes it may have brought down two Iranian drones last week rather than just one.

US may have brought down two Iranian drones

Iran denies US downed an Iranian drone

Deputy Iranian Foreign Minister: We have not lost any drone. Trump: There's no doubt the US military shot down an Iranian drone.

Iran denies US downed an Iranian drone

Trump: We destroyed an Iranian drone

Trump says a US ship "destroyed" an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump: We destroyed an Iranian drone

Zarif: We can shut down Strait of Hormuz, but won't do it

Iranian Foreign Minister says US "shot itself in the foot" by leaving nuclear deal.

Zarif: We can shut down Strait of Hormuz, but won't do it

Iran: Ballistic missile program not up for negotiation

Iran denies Pompeo's assertion that it is willing to negotiate over its ballistic missile program.

Iran: Ballistic missile program not up for negotiation