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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.

Revolutionary Guard threatens American bases

Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warns U.S. against designating it as a terrorist group.

Zarif vows 'proper response' if Trump cancels deal

Iranian Foreign Minister says his country will respond accordingly if Trump does not certify its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.

Mattis: It's in our interest to stay in Iran deal

U.S. Defense Secretary says he believes it would be in America's national security interest to stick to Iran nuclear deal.

Iran ordered to pay American citizen it jailed

U.S. judge orders Iran to pay $63.5 million to Amir Hekmati, who was jailed in Iran for more than four years.

Iranian official to Trump: Go ahead, cancel the deal

Deputy Commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards says Iran would be better off without the 2015 nuclear deal.

Zarif: We can withdraw from nuclear deal if the U.S. does

Iranian Foreign Minister says Iran may abandon the nuclear deal if the United States decides to withdraw from it.

Iran’s Foreign Minister scolds Trump over tweet

Mohammad Javad Zarif calls on Trump to check facts after he tweeted about an Iranian missile launch which officials said was fake.

Democratic Senator to Trump: Don't cancel Iran deal

Senator Ben Cardin urges Trump administration not to pull out of Iran deal, despite being opposed to it earlier.

Iran: Claims we're working with North Korea are 'nonsense'

Iran rejects Trump's suggestion that it was working with North Korea on missile development.

Officials: Iran's ballistic missile test was fake

U.S. officials say Iran did not actually launch a ballistic missile this past weekend and had used an old video.

Iranian FM: The U.S. is 'unreliable'

Iranian Foreign Minister blasts United States ahead of deadline for Trump to declare if Iran is complying with nuclear deal.

Trump on Iran: Not much of an agreement

Trump blasts Iran after it conducts a ballistic missile test in defiance of his warnings.

Trump: I've made a decision on Iran deal

Trump says he made a decision on whether to recertify Iran's compliance with nuclear deal, but won't provide details.

Rouhani: 'Rogue Zionist regime' shouldn't preach

Iranian President blasts U.S. and Israel, warns his country will respond decisively to any violation of the nuclear deal.

Iran blasts 'ignorant' Trump

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Trump’s UN speech shows his lack of knowledge about Tehran’s fight against terrorism.

Tillerson: The Iran deal has to change

Secretary of State says the Iran nuclear agreement must be changed or the U.S. will not be able to remain part of it.