US-Iran

Khamenei criticizes U.S. presidential candidates

Iran's Supreme Leader criticizes both Clinton and Trump without naming them.

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Iran imprisons American supporter and 80-year-old father

The two are to serve ten-year sentences – but Iran hopes to use them to extract American concessions.

Rouhani criticizes American presidential candidates

Iranian President says the choice offered to voters in the U.S. presidential election was between "bad and worse".

Rouhani: Zionist pressure causes U.S. to violate nuclear deal

Iranian President blames “Zionist pressure groups” for a U.S. Supreme Court ruling which could undermine the Iran nuclear deal.

Khamenei: We won't negotiate with the Americans

Iran’s Supreme Leader says the country must stand strong against Washington on the region’s conflicts.

Iran threatens American aircraft flying over Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Navy says Iran threatened two American maritime patrol aircraft flying over the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of encounters.

White House: Iran's actions in the Gulf a cause for concern

White House says recent encounters between Iranian vessels and American warships in the Gulf are unacceptable.

U.S. Navy ship fires at Iranian ship in the Persian Gulf

U.S. Navy coastal patrol ship fires three warning shots at an Iranian ship in the Northern Persian Gulf.

White House: Payment to Iran was neither ransom nor leverage

White House acknowledges $400 million payment to Iran was related to the release of American prisoners, but denies it amounted to ransom.

Trump: Obama lied to us

Republican presidential nominee blasts Obama over the United States' $400 million payment to Iran.

GOP lawmakers blast Obama over Iran ransom saga

Republicans blast the Obama administration after it acknowledges a payment to Iran was contingent on the release of American prisoners.

New details emerge on U.S. 'ransom' to Iran

New details about $400 million payment made to Iran find the exchange was specifically timed to the release of prisoners held in Iran.

Obama and Kerry deny U.S. paid ransom to Iran

President and Secretary of State deny reports that $400 million payment to Iran was related to four Americans who were held in Tehran.

Trump blasts 'incompetent' Obama following Iran ransom report

Republican presidential nominee criticizes Obama and Clinton over report saying the U.S. funneled $400 million in cash to the Iranians.

Senior Iranian commander: The Americans are the biggest threat

Senior Iranian commander declares the United States to be Iran's greatest enemy.

Obama adviser admits public was 'misled' on Iran nuclear talks

Ben Rhodes admits the dealings behind the nuclear agreement between Iran and West were not exactly as presented to the public.

United States to buy heavy water from Iran

Republicans outraged following announcement that the Obama administration is buying 32 metric tons of Iranian heavy water.

Iranian official blasts 'foolish' Kerry

Iran's defense minister rejects Secretary of State's comments that his country is is destabilizing the Middle East.

Obama considering easing financial restrictions on Iran

Republicans outraged following reports that Obama is considering allowing dollars to be used in transactions with Iran.

Khamenei: The Americans aren't fulfilling the nuclear deal

Iran’s Supreme Leader blasts the United States for imposing new sanctions over his country's ballistic missile tests.

Iran arrests father of jailed American citizen

Iran arrests 80-year-old Baquer Namazi, father of Siamak Namazi who was himself arrested in October. Both are being held in the Evin prison.

Khamenei: The 'Zionist network' dictates policy towards Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader claims Zionists dictate the United States’ and many EU members' policies vis-a-vis Iran.

'Death to America' banners in Tehran on revolution anniversary

Nuclear deal or not, Iranians wave "Death to America" banners at rally marking 37 years since the Islamic revolution.

Khamenei: Americans supporting 'child-killing Israel'

Iran’s Supreme Leader in yet another tirade against the United States, accuses it of supporting "the child-killer Zionist regime".

Rouhani invites American firms to invest in Iran

The Great Satan? Iran's president says he has no problem with American companies investing in his country.

Iranian drone takes 'precise' footage of American carrier

Iran says it flew a surveillance drone over an American aircraft carrier in the Gulf and took photographs of it.

Senior Iranian cleric: America is still 'the Great Satan'

Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami blasts American sanctions over Iran's ballistic missile program, tells Iranians the U.S. is still hostile.

Former Marine comes home after being released by Iran

Amir Hekmati, freed as part of a prisoner swap between the United States and Iran, arrives home in Flint, Michigan.

Obama promises cooperation with Iran on missing FBI agent

Obama says the United States and Iran would “deepen cooperation” in efforts to locate former FBI agent Robert Levinson.

Carter: Error caused sailors to enter Iranian waters

Defense Secretary says 10 sailors briefly detained by Iran entered Iranian waters because of navigational error.

White House denies there was an apology to Iran

White House spokesman says the United States "certainly" did not apologize to Iran after 10 sailors accidentally entered Iranian waters.

Iran holding 10 American Navy sailors and their boats

Iran holds sailors and their two small Navy boats which had mechanical problems and drifted into Iranian waters.

Iran: Americans contacted us for a prisoner swap

Senior Iranian official says unnamed Americans have contacted Iran for a deal to swap Jason Rezaian for other detainees.

Zarif: United States' visa decision breaches nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister says he expects the Obama administration to act to cancel Congress decision to block visa-free travel by Iranians.

Washington Post says detained reporter is in 'immediate danger'

Washington Post warns that Jason Rezaian, who is detained in Iran, is in “immediate danger” as his health deteriorates.

Iran arrests Lebanese-American with 'intelligence links'

Iran arrests Lebanese-American on suspicion of having links to the American intelligence community.

Khamenei Bans Negotiations with the United States

Iran's Supreme Leader bans any further negotiations with the United States, explains the Americans harm Iran's national interests.

Rouhani: Iran Ready for Prison Swap with Americans

Iranian President expresses willingness to work to free three Americans from Iranian prisons.

Sherman: Washington Ready to Talk with Iran About Syria

Under Secretary of State says Obama administration is ready to open a dialogue with Iran about the situation in Syria

Rouhani: Conditions 'Ripe' for Implementation of Nuclear Deal

Iranian President says nuclear deal could be implemented later this year, adds deal is a test for relations with America.

No Plans for Obama and Rouhani to Meet at UN

White House says President Obama has no plans to meet Iranian counterpart during the UN General Assembly.

Rouhani: Iranians Support the Nuclear Deal

Iranian President says America is distrusted in his country but the nuclear deal will help mend ties.

Obama, Kerry Appoint Iran Deal Coordinator

Senior diplomat Stephen Mull named coordinator of the implementation efforts of the Iran deal, hours after lawmakers fail to block it.

Iran: The Americans Had 'No Option' Besides a Deal

Iran's foreign ministry says the United States had to strike a nuclear deal because its sanctions and threats had failed.

Iran Hints at Prison Swap for Jailed American Reporter

The speaker of Iran's parliament hints at the possibility of a prisoner swap to free detained Washington Post's Jason Rezaian.

Iranians Arrested for Selling US, UK Flag Merchandise

Flags deemed 'Satanic symbols' despite nuclear deal, reopening of UK embassy in Iran.

Saudi Suspect in anti-US Bombing Arrested in Beirut

Ahmed al-Mughassil may also be the leader of the Saudi Hezbollah wing.

Iran Calls on US to Release 19 Prisoners

Tehran insists US may be violating human rights in imprisoning 19 Iranians, despite imprisoning US citizens and refusing swaps.

Zarif: 'Too Early' to Discuss Reopening of American Embassy

Iran's foreign minister blasts America's "illogical attitude" towards Iran when asked about the reopening of the American embassy.

Iranian Official Accuses Americans of Violating the Nuclear Deal

Senior Iranian official says Washington violating nuclear deal by stating that military option is still on the table.

Iranian Commander: We Will Never Hold 'Positive View' of America

Senior Iranian commander stresses that Iran will continue to view America as an enemy, even if a nuclear deal is reached.

Report: US Released Iranian Prisoners as Precursor to Deal

Four prisoners released to Tehran in 2012-13 as part of 'wish list' Iran sent US for nuclear deal; three Americans still held by Iran.

Obama: Most US Jews Still Support Me

President defends policies on Iran, says there is no indication Saudis intend to pursue their own nuclear program.

Khamenei: The United States Makes the Region 'Insecure'

Iran’s supreme leader lashes out at the United States, even after his country seized a ship in the Persian Gulf.

'If Iranians Decide to Be Stupid, We'll Respond'

US Navy begins to accompany US ships in Hormuz Straits, following Iran’s seizure of a Marshall Islands-flagged ship this week.

Iran: US Killed Two Revolutionary Guard Advisors in Iraq

US offensive against ISIS in Tikrit killed two Iranian Revolutionary Guard advisors, Tehran claims; US denies.

Khamenei Agrees with 'Death to America' Slogan

Iran's Supreme Leader rejects Obama's call to reach a nuclear agreement, says America is bullying Iran.

Obama to Iranians: An 'Historic Opportunity' to End Nuke Issue

In a message to Iranians in honor of Nowruz, Obama says this is the "best opportunity in decades" to pursue a different relationship.

Kerry Says There's 'Mutual Interest' with Iran in Defeating ISIS

Secretary of State says Washington and Tehran have a "mutual interest" in defeating ISIS but are not working together.

Iran: No Talks About Reopening American Embassy

Iran makes clear that any talks with the U.S. do not include a discussion about the reopening of the two countries’ embassies.