US-Iran

Rouhani: Iran deal could survive without U.S.

Iranian President suggests 2015 nuclear deal could remain in place if its European signatories provide Iran with guarantees.

Trump inclined to scrap Iran deal, say officials

European officials say Trump inclined to leave the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and reimpose sanctions.

Khamenei: Those who confront us will be defeated

Iran’s Supreme Leader accuses the United States on of trying to stoke a “regional crisis”.

Senator Cruz: Iran deal 'truly catastrophic'

Texas Senator praises Netanyahu’s revelations about Iran, calls on Trump to pull out from the deal.

Pompeo: The material provided by Israel is real

Secretary of State says intelligence released by Israel on Iran is authentic and includes new information.

U.S. urges sanctions on Iran's missile program

Advisor to Pompeo says U.S. is urging its European allies and others to impose sanctions on Iran to curb its missile program.

Pompeo: Trump 'likely' to leave Iran deal

Secretary of State says Trump unlikely to stay in Iran nuclear deal unless it is substantially fixed.

Rouhani lashes out at 'tower builder' Trump

Iranian President rules out any changes or additions to 2015 nuclear deal.

U.S. official: We don't seek to renegotiate Iran deal

U.S. non-proliferation envoy says Washington hoping to fix Iran deal's flaws with supplementary agreement.

Zarif: If U.S. leaves nuclear deal, we will too

Iranian Foreign Minister says that if the U.S. withdraws from 2015 agreement, so will Iran.

Zarif: Trump showing 'disrespect'

Iran's Foreign Minister says his country is open to negotiations with the U.S. but only if it shows a "change of attitude."

Iran warns of 'unpleasant' response if U.S. leaves nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister says there will be unpleasant consequences if Trump pulls out of 2015 nuclear deal.

European officials: Progress made towards agreement on Iran

European officials say they are making headway toward an agreement to address U.S. concerns about Iran nuclear deal.

Iranian official: Bolton appointment 'a shame'

Senior Iranian official blasts appointment of John Bolton as U.S. National Security Adviser.

U.S. sanctions Iranians over hacking

United States sanctions 10 Iranians and an Iranian company for alleged hacking of hundreds of universities in the U.S. and abroad.

Khamenei: We've neutralized American plans in the Middle East

Iran's Supreme Leader accuses U.S. of creating groups like ISIS to distract people from "Zionist regime".

Iran's Foreign Minister fires back at Trump

Mohammad Javad Zarif responds to Trump after he blasted the Iranian regime.

Trump blasts Iranian regime in Persian New Year statement

Trump wishes Iranians a happy Nowruz while also criticizing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

U.S. army: Iran has stopped its provocations in the Gulf

U.S. military official Iranian navy has deliberately halted provocations of U.S. Navy ships in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian official: U.S. determined to leave nuclear deal

Iran's deputy foreign minister says dismissal of Tillerson shows that Washington is set on quitting the nuclear deal.

Pentagon official: Iran deal still in our best interests

U.S. Central Command chief says Iranian nuclear deal is still in the best interests of the United States.

House lawmakers introduce new sanctions on Iran

Congressmen Ed Royce and Eliot Engel introduce new bill that would sanction companies and entities linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.

Europe, United States to discuss Iran deal

European and U.S. officials expected to meet in March for talks on the 2015 nuclear deal, to which Trump objects.

We don't seek nuclear weapons, claims Iranian official

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister insists his country does not seek nuclear weapons and that commitment is permanent.

Rouhani: We'll adhere to nuclear deal

Iranian President says his country will adhere to commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal: Haggling with it is ridiculous.

U.S. official:

'Now is the time to act against Iran'

National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster warns Iran is developing proxy armies in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Iraq.

Lavrov: We won't support attempts to modify Iran deal

Russian Foreign Minister says Moscow is against Trump's attempts to change the word of Iran nuclear deal.

Iranian official: We'll continue our missile program

Iranian parliamentarian says Trump is "the most hated president", stresses his country will continue its ballistic missiles program.

Trump extends Iran sanctions relief

Trump to extend waivers on Iran nuclear sanctions for the last time, officials say.

Report: Trump to extend Iran sanctions relief

Bloomberg reporter tweets that Trump will announce an extension of sanctions relief granted to Iran under 2015 deal.

U.S. Treasury Secretary expecting new sanctions on Iran

Steve Mnuchin says he expects Donald Trump to impose new sanctions on Iran ahead of Friday deadline.

White House blasts Iran's repression of protests

White House stresses it will not remain silent as Iranian regime represses anti-government protests.

Will Trump extend Iran sanctions relief?

Officials say Trump is expected to extend relief from economic sanctions to Iran as part of 2015 nuclear deal.

Khamenei: Americans and Zionists incited protests

Iran's Supreme Leader claims the United States and Israel spent months preparing the anti-government demonstrations in the country.

Trump to decide on Iran sanctions by Friday

Trump administration expected to make decision on whether to continue to waive sanctions on Iran as agreed upon under 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran threatens to reconsider cooperation with IAEA

Iran says it will reconsider its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog if the U.S. fails to respect 2015 nuclear deal.

Senators not close to new bill on Iran deal

U.S. Senators working to tighten international accord on Iran’s nuclear program say no new bill is imminent.

American Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran

United States imposes sanctions on five entities tied to Iran’s ballistic missile program.

Iran: United States meddling in our affairs

Iran's UN Ambassador accuses Washington of "stepping up its intervention" in the country as protests continue.

Iran's former 'moderate' president blames U.S. for protests

Mohammad Khatami accuses United States of stirring the latest unrest in the country.

Rouhani fires back at Trump

Iranian President responds to Trump's backing of protests, says he has no right to sympathize with protesters after calling them terrorists.

Khamenei: Trump will fail in his stance against Iran

Iran's Supreme Leader mocks Trump, says he's not as powerful and smart as Ronald Reagan.

Haley to present proof of Iranian cover ups

U.S. Ambassador to the UN to present "irrefutable evidence" that Iran tried to cover up violations of international obligations.

Iranian lawmaker: Islamic states should cut ties with U.S.

Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament says Islamic states should sever ties with the U.S. following its recognition of Jerusalem.

Kerry: Israel and Egypt pushed us to bomb Iran

Former Secretary of State claims both Israel and Egypt pushed the United States to bomb Iran before 2015 deal.

Khamenei: ISIS a 'tumor' created by U.S. and Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader praises his country’s contribution to the fight against ISIS.

Hotovely:

'We have a friend in the White House'

Deputy Foreign Minister believes the Trump administration understands that the most important issue right now is Iran.

Iran's Zarif blames Kushner for Lebanese PM's resignation

In Twitter tirade, Iran's Foreign Minister accuses' Trump's son-in-law of being responsible for political crisis in Lebanon.

Report: Rouhani rejected meeting with Trump

Iranian officials claim Rouhani rejected a request by Trump for face-to-face talks on sidelines of UN General Assembly.

Rouhani: We'll continue to produce missiles

Iranian president unfazed by American sanctions, says Iran doesn't consider ballistic missiles a violation of international agreements.

House approves new sanctions on Iran

U.S. House of Representatives approves legislation expanding sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missiles and support for Hezbollah.

Khamenei: We'll 'shred' nuclear deal if U.S. leaves

Iranian Supreme Leader mocks Trump, threatens to "slap America's mouth" if it withdraws from nuclear deal.

Haley urges UN to be tougher on Iran

U.S. Ambassador to the UN urges Security Council to confront Iran over its aggressive behavior in the Middle East.

Senator urges Trump to work with Europe on Iran

Republican Senator Bob Corker calls on Trump to work closely with European allies in developing new Iran policy.

Zarif warns Trump of 'reciprocal measures'

Iran's Foreign Minister again criticizes Trump for decertifying nuclear deal.

Clinton: Trump's decision on Iran is dangerous

Former presidential candidate: Trump's threat to pull out of Iran deal undermines the validity of U.S. promises to other nations.

Zarif responds to Trump: We're all IRGC

Iranian Foreign Minister blasts Trump's decision to impose new sanctions against Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Senior Republican:

'Enforce the hell out of the Iran deal'

Rep. Ed Royce says U.S. shouldn't pull out of Iran deal despite its flaws.

Rouhani: Blacklisting Revolutionary Guards a 'mistake'

Iranian President warns United States against blacklisting the Revolutionary Guards, says it would be a “mistake beyond mistakes”.

Iran threatens 'crushing' response to sanctions

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman promises a "crushing" response if the U.S. designates Revolutionary Guards a terrorist group.