US-Iran

Rouhani aide: No reason for talks with Trump

Aide to Iranian President says he doesn't see "any reason" for talks between Trump and Rouhani at the UN General Assembly.

U.S. General:

'Iran's drill in the Gulf meant to send a message'

U.S. general says Iranian naval exercise around Strait of Hormuz was meant to send a message to Washington before it reimposed sanctions.

Zarif to Trump: This isn't a beauty pageant

Iranian Foreign Minister pokes fun at Trump after he said goal in sanctioning Iran was world peace.

Rouhani: Trump call for talks is 'psychological warfare'

Iranian President dismisses Washington's call for new nuclear negotiations at the same time as it reimposes sanctions on his country.

Pompeo: Iran sanctions will be rigorously enforced

Secretary of State stresses renewed sanctions on Iran will remain in place until the Iranian government radically changes course.

Trump: It's up to Iran if they want to meet

Trump says Iran's economy is deteriorating, notes the ball is in their court if they want to meet with him.

Report: Iran to begin major exercise in Persian Gulf

American officials say Revolutionary Guard expected to begin major exercise to demonstrate ability to shut down the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump: I have a feeling Iran will be talking to us soon

Trump suggests talks with Iran are imminent, despite the country’s leaders rejecting his offer for a meeting.

Zarif: U.S. must respect us, threats don't work

Iranian Foreign Minister rules out talks with U.S. officials.

Revolutionary Guards: Iranian leaders will never meet Trump

Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards dismisses Trump’s offer of talks with Tehran.

Rouhani adviser to Trump: Come back to the nuclear deal

Adviser to Iranian President says Trump should return to nuclear deal if he wants to talk with Iranian leaders.

Pompeo backs Trump meeting with Iranian leaders

Secretary of State tells CNBC he is on board with Trump's declaration that he would sit down and talk with Iranian leaders.

Zarif: U.S. 'addicted' to sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister claims United States is isolated following its withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.

Mattis: We're not seeking regime change in Iran

Defense Secretary says U.S. hasn't instituted a policy of regime change or collapse in Iran.

Iranian official to Trump: If you begin the war, we will end it

Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani mocks Trump's rhetoric.

Iran rules out 'one-sided' talks with United States

Iran's foreign ministry says Iran will never take part in negotiations with the United States under threat.

Trump ready to make a deal with Iran

Trump keeps open the possibility of negotiating an agreement to denuclearize Iran.

Zarif responds to Trump: Be cautious

Iranian Foreign Minister responds to Trump after he warned Iranian President not to threaten the United States again.

Pompeo: Iran is run more like a mafia than a government

In speech before Iranian exiles, Secretary of State blasts Iranian regime, vows America will support Iranian people.

Rouhani warns Trump: Beware the 'mother of all wars'

Iranian President warns United States not to "play with the lion's tail".

Iran sues the United States

Iran files lawsuit against the United States with International Court of Justice over sanctions imposed on it after Trump left nuclear deal.

Pompeo urges Europe to take action on Iran

Secretary of State urges European powers to get behind American measures to cut Iran off from world energy markets.

Iranian official: We'll sell as much oil as we can

Iranian vice president admits U.S. sanctions would hurt the economy but promises to sell as much oil as possible.

U.S. sanctions sales agent for banned Iranian airline

U.S. Treasury Department sanctions Malaysia-based sales agent for Mahan Air, Iranian airline already under sanctions.

Revolutionary Guards threaten to block Strait of Hormuz

IRGC commander warns Strait of Hormuz could be blocked should the U.S. prevents Iranian oil exports.

Rouhani: Trump's sanctions a 'crime and aggression'

Iranian President blasts Trump over sanctions against Iran, threatens to stop cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog.

Report:

U.S. mulling labeling Revolutionary Guard a terror group

Officials say Trump administration weighing whether to label the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group.

Giuliani: Trump will suffocate Iranian regime

Former New York Mayor suggests the end is near for the Ayatollah regime in Iran.

Khamenei adviser: U.S. creating 'second Vietnam' in Syria

Top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader warns the United States that Syria and Eastern Euphrates will be another Vietnam.

UN court to hear Iran lawsuit against United States

UN's top court to hear in October Iran's case against the U.S. seeking to recover billions in frozen assets.

Iran to U.S.: Force Israel to denuclearize

Iran's Foreign Minister sets 15 conditions for improving relations with Washington.

Rouhani: We will never surrender to American pressure

Iranian President says the Iranian people will not give in to U.S. pressure as Iran faces economic sanctions.

Iran warns North Korea: Trump could nullify any deal

Following historic Trump-Kim summit, Iran warns Kim that Trump "revokes his signature while abroad".

Trump: Iran is not the same since I left the deal

Trump says his recent decision to abandon the Iran nuclear deal has already curbed Iran’s behavior.

Zarif: Stand up to Washington's 'bullying'

Iran’s Foreign Minister writes to counterparts in a bid to save 2015 nuclear deal.

U.S. targets airlines in latest Iran sanctions

Treasury targets four Iranian airlines in latest round of sanctions on Islamic Republic.

Iran: If U.S. attacks, it'll be defeated like Saddam

Revolutionary Guard warns the United States not to attack Iran or it will be defeated like the former Iraqi leader.

Iranian commander threatens Pompeo

Iranian military commander says Iranians will punch Secretary of State in the mouth after he threatened Iran with unprecedented sanctions.

Poland backs Trump on Iran

Polish leaders planning to defend U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal within the European Union.

Pompeo: We expect Iran to behave the way normal nations behave

Secretary of State says the demands he made of Iran are not difficult to implement.

Iranian Foreign Minister blasts American diplomacy

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif calls U.S. foreign diplomacy a “sham” in response to Pompeo speech.

White House wants Iran inspections to continue

Officials say the White House wants IAEA inspections of Iran's nuclear sites to continue despite leaving deal.

Cruz: Time to begin undoing damage from Iran deal

Senator Ted Cruz condemns Iran's latest attack on Israel, calls for powerful sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

U.S. sanctions Iranian individuals and companies

Treasury sanctions six individuals and three companies which funneled millions of dollars to Revolutionary Guards.

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".