Iran

Iran to release British-flagged oil tanker

Iranian maritime official confirms the Stena Impero, seized in July, will be released soon.

IRGC head: We will pursue any aggressor

Head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards says Iran will pursue any aggressor, even it carries out a limited attack, and seek to destroy it.

Nasrallah: Netanyahu attacked in Iraq in attempt to keep power

Hezbollah leader mocks Netanyahu and Trump, warns Saudi Arabia not to start a war with Iran.

Trump sanctions Iranian National Bank

US President says sanctions on Iran's central banking system are "the highest level of sanctions."

Iran criticizes suspension from judo competitions

Iran's judo federation says its suspension from international competition it "was a pre-planned scenario".

US issues visas to Iranian leaders for UN General Assembly

United States issues visas allowing Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to travel to New York.

Zarif hints military strike on Iran may lead to 'all-out war'

In event of US or Saudi military strikes, Saudi Arabia would have to fight 'to last American soldier.'

US official claims:

'Iran leader conditioned attack approval on deniability'

Still unreleased satellite photos show Iranian Revolutionary Guard preparing attack on Saudi oil facilities, US officials say.

Iran suspended from judo competitions

International Judo Federation suspends Iran for forcing Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei to throw a match in order to avoid Israeli.

Report: Five killed in attack on pro-Iranian militias

Sky News reports attack on pro-Iranian Shiite militias in the Syrian city of Al Bukamal, near the border with Iraq.

'Precisely the time to increase pressure on Iran'

Netanyahu welcomes Trump's decision to toughen sanctions on Iran. "Iran's aggression has increased of late."

Trump orders 'substantial increase' in sanctions on Iran

Move comes following drone attack on Saudi oil supply, which kingdom said disrupted 5% of daily global oil supply.

US delaying visas of Iranian officials

Iranian officials may skip UN General Assembly if visas are not issued in time, Iranian news agency says.

Iran: Attack on Saudi oil facilities was 'a warning'

President Rouhani says Saudi Arabia should understand attack by on oil facility as 'warning', but says Iran doesn't want regional conflict

Report: At least 10 killed in airstrikes in Syria

Airstrikes targeting pro-Iranian forces on Syria-Iraq border kill at least 10. Arab outlets claim Israel behind airstrikes.

'Iran suffering from Trump's policies'

Fox News' Hannity says US is 'single largest producer of energy worldwide' for first time in 75 years - thanks to Pres. Trump's policies.

'US preparing response to attack on Saudi oil facilities'

US Defense Secretary says military is preparing a response to the attack on Saudi Arabia oil facilities which are blamed on Iran.

Iran seizes boat near Strait of Hormuz

Iran seizes boat suspected of being used to smuggle fuel, arrests its 11 crew members.

Report: Shiite militia attacked near Iraq-Syria border

Arab media report attack on Shiite militias in the Syrian city of Al Bukamal, where a similar attack took place last week.

'Israel's attacks increase tension'

Iranian President criticizes Israel, says it must bear responsibility for attacks in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.

Trump: 'Looks like' Iran attacked Saudi oil supply

US President talks up the United States’ military might, but stresses he wants to “avoid” war.

Analysis:

What prompted Iran's massive attack on Saudi oil industry?

What's behind the massive attack by Iranian-backed forces on Saudi Arabia's oil industry?

Iran says no to Trump-Rouhani meeting at UN

Tehran rules out meeting between Iranian president and Donald Trump at sidelines of UN General Assembly opening this month.

Trump: We know the culprit behind attack on Saudi oil facilities

Trump issues warning to Iran following attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities, says US is "locked and loaded".

US official: Attack on Saudi oil facilities came from Iran

US official: No doubt that Iran is responsible for attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities.

Attacks on Saudi oil facilities cut 5% of global oil supply

Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks on its key oil facilities have disrupted about half of the kingdom's oil capacity.

Pompeo: 'Tehran responsible for attacks on Saudi Arabia'

US calls on international community to condemn Iranian attacks, says 'no evidence' Houthis responsible for attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

European countries urge Iran not to breach nuclear deal

France, Britain and Germany express concern at Tehran’s violations of 2015 deal.

Israel and Iran: How will this end?

Iran is using Syria to try to erode Israel's security superiority in the Middle East. Are Israeli responses sufficient?

US: We have proof that Iranian tanker transferred oil to Syria

State Department says it has evidence that Adrian Darya 1 transferred its crude oil to the Syrian government, breaking assurances it gave.

Netanyahu:

'Iran stepping up attempts to attack Israel from Syria'

PM Netanyahu meets Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu, explains Israeli responses to Iranian buildup in Syria.

Special interview:

'US will maintain maximum pressure on Iran'

State Dept. Counterterrorism Coordinator says US policy on Iran unchanged after Trump says willing to meet Rouhani

Iran places air defenses at base attacked in Syria

Revolutionary Guards forces accompany multiple vehicles with anti-aircraft batteries into base in Syria which serves Shi'ite militias.

US: No plans for Trump-Rouhani meeting

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says no meeting between US, Iranian presidents scheduled despite Trump's openness to a meeting.

Israel minister: US promised no changes on Iran sanctions

US reassured Israel that firing of NSA John Bolton does not signal change in policy regarding sanctions on Iran, Finance Minister says.

What's next for Trump foreign policy after Bolton departure?

Reaction from Hudson Institute's Brig. Gen. Robert Spalding and former National Security Council Chief of Staff Fred Fleitz.

Nasrallah pledges allegiance to Iranian supreme leader

Hezbollah chief: 'Regional war would end Israel.'

'We will not permit accurate missiles in Lebanon'

"The IDF will not allow Iran to establish itself in Syria or develop accurate missiles in Lebanon," says IDF Chief of Staff.

UK summons Iranian ambassador

UK govt. condemns Iran for violating its promise not to deliver oil to Syrian entities under EU sanctions.

ANALYSIS: Covert war between Israel and Iran escalates

Tensions rise with Iranian-backed forces in Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, and Iraq.

Erdan: It is important to show the true face of Iran

Campaign against Iran is fought by raising awareness, not just with weapons, Public Security Minister says.

Zarif: Netanyahu just wants a war

Iran’s Foreign Minister responds to Netanyahu's revelation that Tehran had been developing nuclear weapons at a secret site.

Report: Iraqi weapons depot attacked

Explosion heard at weapons depot in Anbar province. Arab media say it was attacked by an unmanned aerial vehicle.

Trump: 'No problem' meeting Rouhani after reveal of secret site

US president says he is still open to meeting Iranian counterpart after Netanyahu reveals secret Iranian nuclear site.

Images show Iranian efforts to cover up nuclear facility

Images show cement blocks used to hide radioactive material from being discovered at site.

Foreign Minister: 'World must unite to stop Iran'

Foreign Min. Katz urges world powers to cancel nuclear agreement, sanction Iran.

18 Iranian-backed fighters killed in east Syria airstrikes

Airstrikes kill 18 pro-Iranian fighters in Syria, monitor group claims, after explosions reported on Iraq-Syria border.

Iranian-linked groups launch rockets at Israel from Syria

IDF reports projectiles launched from Syrian territory at Israel by pro-Iranian militia groups.

Iran: British tanker could be released 'within days'

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says "necessary steps" are underway to set free the tanker seized in the Gulf in July.

Iran blames Europe for its breaching nuclear commitments

Chief of Iran's atomic agency says Europe's "broken promises" gave Iran little choice but to scale back its commitments under 2015 deal.

Report: Iraqi militias attacked near Syria border

Explosions heard near Syria-Iraq border. Arab media report they were the result of an attack on Iranian-affiliated Iraqi militias.

Report:

Uranium discovered at Tehran warehouse uncovered by Israel

After Netanyahu demands inspections of alleged Iranian atomic warehouse, IAEA finds traces of uranium at the facility.

3 Iranians attempting to fly to UK with fake passports arrested

Cypriot authorities arrest 3 Iranian nationals who attempted to travel to UK using fake Czech passports.

IAEA: We have inspectors on the ground in Iran

IAEA says its inspectors will look into reports that Tehran began injecting uranium gas into advanced centrifuges in violation of 2015 deal.

In divided Iraq, 'electronic armies' threaten activists, media

Iraqis face accusations, threats, by suspected pro-Iran groups.

Acting IAEA chief to meet Iranian officials

Meeting follows IAEA report indicating that Iran has gone further in breaching commitments under 2015 deal.

Iran yet again scales back commitments to nuclear deal

Iran informs EU that it has halted its commitments on research and development as agreed upon in 2015 deal.

Netanyahu to UK PM Johnson: Let's work together to counter Iran

PM meets British counterpart in London. 'You have always been a great friend of the Jewish people and Israel.'

What does Iran's increased nuclear activity mean?

Iran promised to begin rebuilding country's nuclear R&D and centrifuges as part of rollback on JCPOA commitments. What does it mean?

A glimpse into Israel's brain war against Iran

The amazing technology behind Israel’s shadow war with Iran and Hezbollah.