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Iranian FM: We've perfected the art of evading sanctions

Mohammad Javad Zarif says US sanctions will have no impact on his country's policies.

Iranian FM: We've perfected the art of evading sanctions

Rouhani: US sanctions are 'economic terrorism'

Iranian President blasts US sanctions against his country, says they are designed to create panic.

Rouhani: US sanctions are 'economic terrorism'

Rouhani: If we can't export oil, no one will

Iranian President appears to threaten to disrupt other countries’ oil shipments through the Gulf.

Rouhani: If we can't export oil, no one will

Iran to increase missile range despite US criticism

Senior Iranian military official says the country plans to increase the range of its missiles and ammunition.

Iran to increase missile range despite US criticism

Iran vows to continue its missile tests

Iranian officials say missile tests will continue, deny they are in breach of UN resolutions.

Iran vows to continue its missile tests

US says Iran test-fired a ballistic missile

Secretary of State Pompeo says Iran fired a missile capable of carrying multiple warheads in violation of UN resolution.

US says Iran test-fired a ballistic missile

Khamenei: To hell with the US and Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader blasts both Israel and the US on Twitter, says they will continue to fail.

Khamenei: To hell with the US and Israel

Iran's Zarif rules out new negotiations with US

Iranian Foreign Minister says there's no point in fresh nuclear talks with the US without guarantees it will not renege on any deal made.

Iran's Zarif rules out new negotiations with US

Iran blasts 'fruitless and senseless' US sanctions

Iran’s foreign ministry denounced US sanctions imposed following discovery of Iranian-Russian network that money to Hamas and Hezbollah.

Iran blasts 'fruitless and senseless' US sanctions

Iranian commander threatens US bases

Commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guards says US bases in Afghanistan, the UAE and Qatar are within range of Iranian missiles.

Iranian commander threatens US bases

The Russian-Iranian deal offered to Israel

Russia reportedly proposes that Iran be granted relief from some US sanctions in in return for the removal of its forces from Syria.

The Russian-Iranian deal offered to Israel

Rouhani: The US will be defeated

Iranian President says US has chosen the wrong path in reimposing sanctions on his country.

Rouhani: The US will be defeated

Iranian President: US sanctions have had no effect

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani downplays latest US sanctions, claims Washington had already practically reimposed them earlier.

Iranian President: US sanctions have had no effect

Bolton: There will be even more sanctions on Iran

US National Security Adviser says two rounds of sanctions on Iran have been effective, and more are coming.

Bolton: There will be even more sanctions on Iran

US to other countries: Don't allow Iranian oil tankers

State Department says allowing Iranian oil tankers into territorial waters or ports could be against newly imposed sanctions.

US to other countries: Don't allow Iranian oil tankers

Russia: US sanctions on Iran are illegitimate

Russian Foreign Minister criticizes sanctions reimposed by the US on Iran.

Russia: US sanctions on Iran are illegitimate

Zarif blasts US sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister takes to YouTube to dismiss US sanctions, urges Washington to address the regional crises it has created.

Zarif blasts US sanctions

Iran urges UN to act against US sanctions

Iran says new US sanctions are illegal, urges UN to hold Washington accountable.

Iran urges UN to act against US sanctions

Bolton: More sanctions on Iran are coming

National security adviser says administration is planning even more sanctions on Iran.

Bolton: More sanctions on Iran are coming

Pompeo: Iran sanctions will be the toughest ever

US Secretary of State pushes back against criticism from some conservatives that latest Iran sanctions do not go far enough.

Pompeo: Iran sanctions will be the toughest ever

UAE: Iran's aggression to blame for US sanctions

United Arab Emirates minister says Iran's "aggressive policies" are responsible for the reimposition of US sanctions on Tehran.

UAE: Iran's aggression to blame for US sanctions

Europe blasts US reimposition of Iran sanctions

France, Germany, Britain and the EU condemn US move to reimpose sanctions on Iran, say 2015 deal was essential for security.

Europe blasts US reimposition of Iran sanctions

US reimposes all sanctions on Iran

Trump administration reimposes all sanctions on Iran that were lifted under 2015 nuclear deal.

US reimposes all sanctions on Iran

Trump: There's sufficient oil from countries other than Iran

Trump determines there's sufficient supply of petroleum from countries other than Iran to permit a reduction in purchases from Iran.

Trump: There's sufficient oil from countries other than Iran

Zarif: US won't achieve its goal by using sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister shrugs off forthcoming US sanctions.

Zarif: US won't achieve its goal by using sanctions

Zarif: US is out of control

Iran’s Foreign Minister blasts latest US sanctions against his country, says Washington is addicted to sanctions.

Zarif: US is out of control

Iran accuses US of 'blind vindictiveness'

Iranian Foreign Ministry blasts new US sanctions against the paramilitary Basij group, says they are an insult to international mechanisms.

Iran accuses US of 'blind vindictiveness'

US Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran

US Treasury Department slaps sanctions on Iranian paramilitary group and a network of businesses that were providing it with financing.

US Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran

Rouhani: Trump administration the most hostile in 40 years

Iranian President accuses US of seeking regime change in Iran.

Rouhani: Trump administration the most hostile in 40 years

Iran welcomes Haley's resignation

Iranian officials express satisfaction over the resignation of US Ambassador to the UN, say her statements caused the isolation of the US.

Iran welcomes Haley's resignation

US accuses Iran of having 'unclean hands'

US urges ICJ to throw out Iran's lawsuit demanding Washington unfreeze money earmarked for terror victims.

US accuses Iran of having 'unclean hands'

Kerry warns of war with Iran

Former Secretary of State asserts Trump empowered those in Iran who were against nuclear deal, warns against a war.

Kerry warns of war with Iran

Khamenei: America must receive another slap from Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader says Iran must deliver a slap and defeat America by defeating sanctions.

Khamenei: America must receive another slap from Iran

Bolton: Iran is the world's central banker of terror

White House national security adviser says radical Islamist terrorist groups are the top threat to the US and its interests abroad.

Bolton: Iran is the world's central banker of terror

Zarif blasts US as 'outlaw regime'

Iranian Foreign Minister outraged after US withdraws from a 1955 treaty with Iran.

Zarif blasts US as 'outlaw regime'

Zarif on Netanyahu's claims: Nonsense

Iranian Foreign Minister rejects Netanyahu’s claims about a "secret atomic warehouse" in Iran, says there won't be a Trump-Rouhani meeting.

Zarif on Netanyahu's claims: Nonsense

Iran shows footage of close encounter with US carrier

Iran’s state TV broadcasts footage purporting to show close encounter between local navy and USS Theodore Roosevelt.

Iran shows footage of close encounter with US carrier

Rouhani: US is isolated, it will rejoin the nuclear deal

Iranian President predicts the United States will eventually rejoin 2015 nuclear deal.

Rouhani: US is isolated, it will rejoin the nuclear deal

Bolton warns Iran: If you cross us there will be 'hell to pay'

US National Security Adviser warns Iran against continuing on its current course.

Bolton warns Iran: If you cross us there will be 'hell to pay'

Pompeo: Trump willing to meet Iranian leaders

Secretary of State reiterates Trump is willing to meet with Iranian leaders if there are constructive conversations.

Pompeo: Trump willing to meet Iranian leaders

Haley rejects Iran's claims that US is behind shooting attack

US ambassador to the UN dismisses Iran’s claims that the United States and its Gulf allies were to blame for attack on military parade.

Haley rejects Iran's claims that US is behind shooting attack

Giuliani: Iranian regime will be overthrown

Trump's lawyer suggests sanctions on Iran could lead to "successful revolution". State Department: He does not speak for the administration.

Giuliani: Iranian regime will be overthrown

US condemns attack on Iranian military parade

State Department voices support for Iranian people following attack in the city of Ahvaz in which 25 people were killed.

US condemns attack on Iranian military parade

Pompeo: We will hold Iran accountable

Secretary of State makes clear US will take direct action against Tehran for any attacks.

Pompeo: We will hold Iran accountable

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.

Zarif: Trump administration is a threat to the world

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.

US seeks treaty with Iran, says envoy

Pompeo: There's no precedent for what Kerry did

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

Pompeo: There's no precedent for what Kerry did

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.

Kerry: I met Zarif 'three or four times'

Haley: Iran is suffocating from the US sanctions

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

Haley: Iran is suffocating from the US 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.

Kerry: Every former Secretary of State meets foreign leaders

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.

Rouhani: US and Israel won't reach their goals 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.

Iranian Foreign Minister blasts Trump's 'chutzpah'

Trump to chair Security Council meeting on Iran

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

Trump to chair Security Council meeting on Iran

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".

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

Mattis puts Iran 'on notice'

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

Mattis puts Iran 'on notice'

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.

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

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: We will defend ourselves against Iran's claims

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.

Pompeo establishes Iran Action Group

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.

Khamenei admits mistake in nuclear negotiations

Iran test-fires ballistic missile

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

Iran test-fires ballistic missile