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

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

US President vows not to let Iran get nuclear weapons, but reiterates his reluctance to go to war.

US President warns Iran not to threaten his country again.

Iran’s Foreign Minister dismisses the possibility of war despite escalating confrontation with the United States.

Senior Trump administration official suggests that Iran de-escalate the situation and come to negotiations.

US official: Iranian missiles loaded on small boats were among the "threats" that triggered beefed-up military deployment in Middle East.

US President reportedly informed acting Defense Secretary he does not want to see the US go to war with Iran.

Iran's Foreign Minister says his country is exercising "maximum restraint" despite US withdrawal from 2015 nuclear deal.

Commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards warns: We are on the cusp of a full-scale confrontation with the enemy.

Iranian Supreme Leader says his country does not seek war with the US but will also not negotiate a new nuclear deal.

American military team assessing attack on commercial ships off UAE coast blames Iran or Iranian-backed proxies.

US Defense Secretary presents updated plan that would send as many as 120,000 troops to Middle East in case of escalation with Iran.

US President warns Iran will “suffer greatly” if it targeted US interests.

Iranian authorities shut down reformist magazine which warned against closing the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian navy commander says presence of Americans in the Persian Gulf "has reached its end".

Iranian President: The pressures by enemies is unprecedented but we can move past these difficult conditions provided that we are united.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister responds to reports that the White House gave Switzerland Trump's phone number for the Iranians to call.

Senior Iranian cleric warns the US will face dozens of missiles if it tries to launch an attack on Iran.

Acting US Defense Secretary approves deployment of Patriot missiles to the Middle East amid growing threat from Iran.

US Secretary of State: We do not seek war but any attack by Iran will be answered with a swift and decisive US response.

Parliamentary bloc of Hezbollah blasts the United States over new sanctions it imposed on Iran.

Trump says he can't rule out military confrontation with Iran given the heightened tensions between the two countries.

Secretary of State says world should hold Iran accountable for its threat to expand its nuclear program.

US officials: Intelligence that Iran is moving short-range ballistic missiles on board led to deployment of bombers to Persian Gulf.

Acting US Defense Secretary says deployment of bomber to Middle East was approved because of "indications of a credible threat" by Iran.

US deploying carrier strike group and a bomber task force to Middle East to warn Iran against attacks.

US renews five of seven sanctions waivers allowing Russia and European nations to conduct civilian nuclear cooperation with Iran.

Iranian lawmakers overwhelmingly approve bill authorizing the government to act firmly in response to "terrorist actions" by US forces.

Mohammad Javad Zarif says Trump's sanctions have hampered rescue efforts in flood-stricken areas of the country.

Trump administration official says government is considering targeting areas of Iran's economy that have not been hit before.

Iran’s Supreme Leader claims the country successfully resisted the US sanctions.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says his country will expand ties with nations tired of US bullying.

President Rouhani says Tehran preparing lawsuit against US individuals involved with economic sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic.

Michael R. White, US Navy veteran from California, reportedly sent to prison for insulting supreme leader.

Secretary of State responds to abrupt resignation of Iranian Foreign Minister, says Iran "must behave like a normal country".

Mohammad Javad Zarif says his country’s response to US sanctions will come as a “surprise” to President Donald Trump.

Iranian President again criticizes US sanctions against his country, says they amount to "a terrorist act".

Iranian President describes US sanctions imposed on Iran as an economic war.

Iran rejects US Vice President's remarks accusing the Islamic Republic of anti-Semitism akin to the Nazis.

Iranian President says Iran will stand firm in the face of US pressure.

International Court of Justice rules that Iran can proceed with a bid to recover frozen assets which US says must go to terror victims.

Unnamed officials say the Trump White House has accelerated a secret American program to sabotage Iran’s missiles and rockets.

US National Security Adviser sends message to Iran’s Supreme Leader.

Iran’s Supreme Leader explains that “Death to America” chants is directed at Trump and US leaders, not the American nation.

Iranian television aired a computer-generated animation of an American aircraft carrier being sunk by an Iranian submarine.

Iranian Foreign Minister mocks US after it suspends Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia.

US President says his intelligence chiefs are “naive” for saying Iran continues to comply with 2015 nuclear deal.

Treasury sanctions two Iran-backed foreign fighter militias in Syria and two airlines that help send weapons to Syria.

Iranian Foreign Minister mocks US national security adviser using a play on the “10-year challenge”.

Secretary of State: Iran shows yet again it is pursuing enhanced missile capabilities that threaten Europe and the Middle East.

Iran foreign ministry spokesman claims US suffering from "hysteria" ever since it left nuclear deal.

Iranian Foreign Minister responds to Pompeo's Cairo speech, says Iran will never mimic US "human rights models".

Iran’s Supreme Leader mocks US leaders but also acknowledges US sanctions are pressuring Iran.

Iran's Foreign Minister stresses Iran's aerospace program will go despite US warnings to stop.

During visit to Jordan, Secretary of State says withdrawal from Syria will not jeopardize efforts to pressure Iran and fight ISIS.

Iranian Foreign Minister rejects US warning for his country to stop its ballistic missile tests.

Iranian Foreign Minister mocks US and Israel on Twitter after the two countries’ withdrawal from UNESCO goes into effect.

Iranian President unveils tough new budget in wake of US sanctions, but vows US will be defeated.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches drill near Strait of Hormuz, a day after US carrier sails into Arabian Gulf.
