US-Iran

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.

US, Iran Deny Reports of Prisoner Swap

Both Washington and Tehran rush to reject Iranian news agency's claim of a prisoner swap deal.

Obama Not Ruling Out Opening Embassy in Iran

"I never say never," says President Obama when asked whether he could envision opening an embassy in Iran.

Top Iranian Official: Obama Begs to Meet Rouhani

Khamenei office official boasts that Obama is 'knocking on every door' just to meet Hassan Rouhani, and that it 'demonstrates strength.'

Iran Charges Washington Post Reporter Held For 137 Days

Correspondent stationed in Tehran since 2008 arrested in July on unspecified charges, is still in custody. Family: Iran breaks its own laws.

Pentagon: Iran Attacked ISIS - but Didn't Coordinate with Us

Pentagon confirms that Iranian fighter jets bombed ISIS jihadists, clarifies strikes were not coordinated with the United States.

Iranian Official: Some of Obama's Letters Were Answered

A close associate to Iran's Supreme Leader confirms that Obama has written letters to Iran, says some of them have even been replied to.

Susan Rice: We're Not Engaged with Iran on ISIS

Obama's national security advisor responds to report that he wrote a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader about ISIS.

White House Won't Comment on Obama Letter to Khamenei

White House spokesman says policy toward Iran remains unchanged, refuses to address report that Obama wrote to Khamenei.

Iran Amused as John Kerry's Jet Breaks Down in Vienna

Iranian Foreign Minister chuckles at 'irony' as fuel-tank problems forced top diplomat to fly home on commercial airliner.

Report: Iran Considering New Proposal on Nuclear Program

U.S. and Iran reportedly discussing leaving much of Tehran's enriching machines in place but disconnected from uranium feeds.

Khamenei: U.S. Has 'Dirty Hands'

Iran’s Supreme Leader says his country rejected a U.S. request for cooperation against the “Islamic State”.

Herzog Assured U.S. Won't Back Down on Iran

Opposition leader meets White House officials who tell him that Washington will not compromise on Iran’s nuclear program.

U.S. Has 'No Plans' for Joint Military Action With Iran

State Department clarifies that U.S. has no plans for any military coordination with Iran in the fight against Islamic State.

U.S. and Iranian Official Hold Nuclear Talks in Geneva

U.S. and Iranian officials meet for a second day of negotiations as they work towards a full nuclear deal.

U.S. Ship Fires Warning Shot Towards Iranian Vessel

U.S. vessel sees Iranian fishing boat with weapons in the Persian Gulf, fires warning shot.

Iran Threatens to Annihilate Israel if U.S. Attacks

Senior Iranian commander says that any American attack on Iran will result in “the annihilation of the Israeli regime”.

Khamenei Urges 'Resistance Against the Evil Powers'

Iran’s Supreme Leader says the international community should rid itself of "the arrogant front led by the United States."

Israel Worried Obama Will Cave to Iran Before Midterm Election

Official says Israel is concerned that Obama will sign a bad deal with Iran fearing Republican gains in midterm elections.

Iran Threatens to Destroy U.S. Navy

Iranian Navy can sink an American aircraft carrier “in less than a minute,” claims its commander.

Cleric: Iranian President Should Punch Obama in the Mouth

Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami blasts the U.S., says Obama should be punched in the mouth if he “talks nonsense.”

Iran Not Going to Replace Hostage Taker Ambassador

Iran says Hamid Aboutalebi is still Tehran's choice for UN ambassador, threatens diplomatic action.

Iran: Barring Our Ambassador is 'Regrettable'

Iran says it “regrets” the United States’ decision not to issue a visa to its next UN ambassador, but says the decision won't nuclear talks.

U.S. Dissatisfied with Iran's Hostage Taker Ambassador

Obama administration says Iran's nomination of a former hostage-taker as its ambassador to the United Nations is "extremely troubling".

Ex-Hostage Taker will be Iran's UN Envoy

Hamid Aboutalebi was a member of the group that held 52 Americans hostage in Tehran for 444 days, in 1979.

Discussing the Iranian Danger: Live Broadcast

A special conference in Washington, DC, discusses the Iranian menace and the danger to Israel. Watch live.

Report: Against UN Deal, Iran Arming Iraq

UN allegedly aware of the arms sale, but have not taken action yet; concerns of escalation in sectarian tensions across the Middle East.

WATCH: Iranian TV Simulates Attack on Israel, US

In latest belligerent move, Iranian state television airs documentary showing simulated missile attacks on Israel, US.

Khamenei: U.S. Would Overthrow Us if it Could

Iran's Supreme Leader attacks the United States over its "controlling and meddlesome" attitude.

Iranian Cleric: 'Resistance' Should Accompany Negotiations

The “culture of resistance” does not contradict with negotiations, declares Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami.

Khamenei Warns U.S.: Show Self-Restraint

Iran’s Supreme Leader responds to Kerry, suggests that the Americans “exercise self-restraint” and not attack his country.

Iranian Lawmaker Warns Americans Against Attacking

An Iranian lawmaker threatens to turn U.S. bases to "graveyards" if his country comes under attack.

Rouhani: We Can be Friends with the Americans

Iranian President says the enmity with the United States can turn into friendship if both sides make an effort.

US Officially Approves Waiver to Lift Sanctions on Iran

It's official: the US approves waiver of select sanctions in Iran, claims Iran has begun curbing nuclear program.

Video: Khamenei Says U.S. is Greatest Violator of Human Rights

MEMRI translates Iranian Supreme Leader's speech from last week, during which he referred to the United States as “Satan.”

Iran Sanctions Bill Continues to Gain Steam in the Senate

59 senators back new sanctions on Iran, one short of the number of votes needed to pass it.

'Nuclear Bomb Necessary to Put Down Israel'

Iranian cleric and lawmaker reveals that Iran 'needs' a nuclear weapon to 'wipe Israel off the map'; also reveals US 'need' for Iran deal.

Upcoming: Informative Conference on Iran

Middle East Awareness groups to sponsor free conference on Iran, Hassan Rouhani, Iran-US relations on Capitol Hill Wednesday.

Menendez: Time to Ready Tough Sanctions Bill on Iran

Democratic senator is ruffled by Iran's statement on producing advanced centrifuges.

Washington Blacklists Companies That Helped Iran

Washington blacklists a dozen overseas companies and individuals for evading sanctions on Iran.

Senators Demanding Answers on Secret Talks with Iran

Lawmakers are raising questions about the secret U.S. diplomacy with Iran that led to last month's nuclear breakthrough.

Report: U.S. May Let Iran Continue Enriching

The White House is examining ways to enable Iran to have its own “domestic” uranium enrichment program.

Senators Still Pushing for New Iran Sanctions

U.S. senators are working to pass new sanctions on Iran by end of December, are not buying Obama's warnings.

US Gave Iran Antiquity to Resume Talks

LA Times reports that in September, US diplomats returned an ancient Iranian chalice to officials in a bid to resume talks.

Washington Post Critical of Iran-West Deal

The deal with Iran "makes several major concessions to Tehran," warns the Washington Post.

Zarif: We Only Spoke With the U.S. About the Nuclear Program

Iran's foreign minister denies that bilateral discussions with the U.S. before historic nuclear agreement dealt with rapprochement.

Poll: 44% of Americans Support Iran Deal

Americans back the deal with Iran by a 2-to-1 margin, but also say U.S. should use military power to protect Israel.

U.S.: New Sanctions Will Thwart Diplomatic Talks with Iran

U.S. administration warns lawmakers that passing new sanctions on Iran would jeopardize negotiations on its nuclear program.

US: Eased Sanctions Only Marginally Help Iranian Economy

Official: 'this package is really quite modest and economically insignificant.'

Iran Claims U.S. Has Released Some Blocked Assets

The Iranian government claims that the U.S. released $8 billion in blocked assets. State Department: Not true.

Revealed: U.S., Iran Held Secret Talks for Months

AP reveals that the deal between Iran and the West was made possible due to secret talks between the United States and Iran.

Kerry Challenges Critics: Do You Have a Better Idea?

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says experts agree Iran deal was the best option available.

Erdan: What does Kerry Want Us to Wait For?

Minister responds to Kerry’s criticism: Should we cry out only when the sword is at our necks?

Kerry’s Fear: Naftali Bennett

Kerry advice to senators to ‘ignore Israel’ part of desperate attempt to counter Bennett’s pro-sanctions campaign.

OU Concerned by Obama’s Backtrack on Iran

Orthodox Jewish group voices concern over Obama’s new policy on Iran.

Report: U.S. to Allow Iran to Continue Enriching

U.S. proposal to Iran would allow it to continue enriching uranium at low levels, says Telegraph.

Iran: Anti-US Billboards Removed

Government’s apparent attempts to quiet anti-U.S. rhetoric angers supporters of hard line.

U.S.: Iran Showed 'Seriousness' in Geneva Talks

Iran showed a greater level of "seriousness and substance" in nuclear talks, says White House spokesman.

U.S. Official: Breakthrough with Iran Won't Happen Overnight

Washington is ready to offer Iran relief from sanctions if Tehran addresses concerns over its nuclear work, says a senior U.S. official.

U.S. Official: We Are Ready to Talk to Iran

"The United States is ready to talk. We are ready to listen," says assistant secretary of state when referring to Iran's nuclear program.