US-Iran

Iran: Ballistic missile program not up for negotiation

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

Zarif: We're open to talks if US lifts sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister says his country does not want war with the US but Trump must lift sanctions to clear way for negotiations.

UN concerned over US restrictions on Iranian FM

UN voices concern after US restricts movements of visiting Iranian Foreign Minister.

Rouhani places conditions on talks with US

Iranian President says he is ready to hold talks with US if it lifts sanctions and returns to the 2015 nuclear deal.

House bars Trump from going to war with Iran without approval

House of Representatives overwhelmingly passes amendment barring Trump from going to war with Iran without congressional approval.

US won't sanction Iran's Foreign Minister - for now

Sources tell Reuters the US has decided not to impose sanctions on Mohammad Javad Zarif for now.

US moving ahead with coalition to protect Persian Gulf

US moving ahead with plans to build coalition of nations to monitor and deter Iranian threats against commercial shipping in Persian Gulf.

Iranian commander: Our missiles can destroy US aircraft carriers

Commander in Revolutionary Guards: US regional bases and its aircraft carriers in the Gulf are within the range of Iranian missiles.

Bolton: We'll increase pressure on the Iranian regime

US National Security Adviser: Trump's maximum pressure campaign against Iran is working. We'll increase the pressure.

Trump: Iran better be careful

US President warns Islamic Republic after its announcement that it would expand its uranium enrichment. "Iran's doing a lot of bad things".

Trump: Iran has to be very careful

US President repeats warning to Iran amid ongoing tensions.

Iranian minister: Americans scared of our power

Iran’s intelligence minister says Trump called off strike after downing of US drone because he was scared of Iran's military power.

Trump to Iran: Be careful with the threats

Trump warns Iran after it says it will end all limitations on uranium enrichment if its demands are not met.

Iranian lawmaker:

'If US attacks, Israel will be destroyed in half an hour'

Senior Iranian parliamentarian threatens that Israel will be destroyed if the United States attacks Iran.

Iran complains to UN following downing of US drone

In complaint to UN Security Council, Iran says the US drone it shot down last week violated its airspace.

'The administration's duty is to protect synagogues in the US'

The sense of security of American Jews is weakening as a result of the increase in anti-Semitism and attacks in synagogues in the last year.

Zarif: US is not in a position to obliterate Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister responds to Trump's threats, says US is "confrontational" and "provocative".

Rouhani: We're not looking for war with America

Iranian President says his country is not looking for war with US but will retaliate if its territorial space is violated.

Iranian ambassador: US doesn't respect international law

Iran’s ambassador to the UN blasts latest US sanctions against Iran, says conditions aren't ripe for dialogue with Washington.

Zarif: US has a 'thirst for war'

Iran’s Foreign Minister criticizes United States for imposing new sanctions against Iranian leaders.

Iran’s time is up

Opinion: President Trump’s last minute decision to pull back from a retaliatory strike on Iran is not new in the annals of modern history.

Report: US working on additional secret plans against Iran

Officials say American officers are working on additional clandestine plans to counter Iranian aggression in the Persian Gulf.

Trump: I didn't call Iran strike back, I just stopped it for now

US President clarifies that he had not called off strike on Iran in retaliation for its shooting down an American drone.

Iranian commander: US bases are within our range

Commander in Iran's Revolutionary Guards says US regional bases and aircraft carrier in are within the range of Iranian missiles.

Trump: I don't want war with Iran

US President says he doesn't want war with Iran, and there are no preconditions for talks with Tehran.

Biden: Trump's Iran strategy is a 'disaster'

Democratic presidential hopeful says Iran's strategy is a "self-inflicted disaster" that could push the United States towards war.

Report: Trump approved Iran strike, then pulled back

NYT reports that Trump approved military strikes against Iran in retaliation for downing drone, but pulled back from launching them.

Pentagon releases flight path of downed drone

Pentagon says Iran's downing of its drone was "an unprovoked attack" and the UAV never violated Iranian airspace.

Iran accuses US of provocation

Iran's UN Ambassador claims downed US drone entered Iranian airspace despite warnings not to do so.

Khamenei: Trump not worthy of exchanging messages with me

Watch: Iranian Supreme Leader tells Japanese PM that he won't send any messages to Trump.

Iran claims to have downed a US drone

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it shot down US drone in southern Iran. US military declines to comment.

Iran rejects US claims it was behind Gulf tanker attacks

Iran's Defense Minister says accusations that Tehran was behind two tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman are unsubstantiated.

Pentagon: US ready to defend its interests in Middle East

Latest US deployment of troops to Middle East will include Patriot missile battalion and “other deterrence capabilities”.

Trump: We are 'very prepared' for Iran

Trump says US is prepared for Iran amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

US to send additional troops to Middle East

US to send 1,000 additional US forces and more military resources to Middle East amid tensions with Iran.

Iranian parliament speaker: US could be behind tanker attacks

Ali Larijani hints Washington could be behind the tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman in an attempt to pile pressure on Iran.

Report: Iran fired missile at US UAV before Gulf attack

In the hours before attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman, the Iranians reportedly launched a missile at a US drone flying overhead.

Khamenei:

'If we wanted to develop nukes - the US couldn't stop us'

Iran's Supreme Leader says US would not be able to prevent Tehran from producing nuclear weapons.

Japanese PM to meet Iranian Supreme Leader, President

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to visit Iran after offering Trump to help deal with Islamic Republic.

US sanctions Iran's petrochemical industry

Trump administration sanctions Iran's largest petrochemical company for providing support to Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Trump: If Iran wants to talk - that's fine

Trump in France: If Iran wants to talk, we'll talk - but they can't have nuclear weapons.

US commander: Threat from Iran is 'imminent'

Top commander of US forces in Middle East believes the Iranians or their proxies may orchestrate an attack at any moment.

Khamenei: We'll continue to resist US pressure

Iran’s Supreme Leader says his country will continue resisting US economic and political pressure.

Zarif: War and talks don't go together

Iran’s Foreign Minister: US sanctions are an “economic war”, no talks until sanctions are lifted.

Rouhani: US should 'return to normal state'

Iranian President responds to Pompeo who called on Iran to behave like "a normal nation".

Rouhani: We're willing to talk if US 'shows respect'

Iranian President suggests Iran willing to talk with US, but will not be pressured into negotiations.

Iranian commander: We are an absolute power in the region

Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guards claims: America has been defeated in its political philosophy.

Zarif: We don't seek nuclear weapons

Iranian Foreign Minister claims his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, accuses US of "economic terrorism".

Iraqi leaders warn of war as Iranian Foreign Minister visits

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visits neighboring Iraq amid his country's tensions with the US.

Trump to send 1,500 additional troops to Middle East

US to bolster its military presence in the Middle East amid ongoing tensions with Iran.

Rouhani: We won't surrender, even if we're bombed

Iranian President stresses his country will not surrender to US pressure and will not abandon its goals.

Trump: I don't think we need more troops in Middle East

US President says he does not think additional US troops are needed in the Middle East to counter Iran.

Khamenei predicts demise of Israel and the US

Iranian Supreme Leader says Iran’s youth will witness the demise of Israel and American civilization.

Report: US considering sending 5,000 troops to Middle East

US Department of Defense reportedly considering a request to send 5,000 additional troops to Middle East amid increasing tensions with Iran.

Half of Americans: War with Iran will happen in next few years

Half of all Americans believe that US will go to war with Iran “within the next few years,” new poll finds.

US Defense Secretary: Iranian threats 'on hold'

Patrick Shanahan says deployment of US military weaponry prevented potential attacks by Iran or its proxies in the Middle East.

Britain warns Iran: Don't underestimate the US

British Foreign Secretary warns Iran that if American interests are attacked, Washington will retaliate.

Rouhani: Our choice today is resistance

Iranian President says he favors talks and diplomacy but not under current conditions.

Trump threatens Iran with 'great force'

US President says Tehran is very hostile toward Washington, will be met with “great force” if it attempts anything against US interests.

IRGC commander: We're not looking for war

Major-General Hossein Salami says Iran is not looking for war, but it is fully prepared to defend itself.