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Trump: We are 'very prepared' for Iran
Trump says US is prepared for Iran amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
US to send additional troops to Middle East
US to send 1,000 additional US forces and more military resources to Middle East amid tensions with Iran.
Iranian parliament speaker: US could be behind tanker attacks
Ali Larijani hints Washington could be behind the tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman in an attempt to pile pressure on Iran.
Report: Iran fired missile at US UAV before Gulf attack
In the hours before attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman, the Iranians reportedly launched a missile at a US drone flying overhead.
Khamenei:
'If we wanted to develop nukes - the US couldn't stop us'
Iran's Supreme Leader says US would not be able to prevent Tehran from producing nuclear weapons.
Japanese PM to meet Iranian Supreme Leader, President
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to visit Iran after offering Trump to help deal with Islamic Republic.
US sanctions Iran's petrochemical industry
Trump administration sanctions Iran's largest petrochemical company for providing support to Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Trump: If Iran wants to talk - that's fine
Trump in France: If Iran wants to talk, we'll talk - but they can't have nuclear weapons.
US commander: Threat from Iran is 'imminent'
Top commander of US forces in Middle East believes the Iranians or their proxies may orchestrate an attack at any moment.
Khamenei: We'll continue to resist US pressure
Iran’s Supreme Leader says his country will continue resisting US economic and political pressure.
Zarif: War and talks don't go together
Iran’s Foreign Minister: US sanctions are an “economic war”, no talks until sanctions are lifted.
Rouhani: US should 'return to normal state'
Iranian President responds to Pompeo who called on Iran to behave like "a normal nation".
Rouhani: We're willing to talk if US 'shows respect'
Iranian President suggests Iran willing to talk with US, but will not be pressured into negotiations.
Iranian commander: We are an absolute power in the region
Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guards claims: America has been defeated in its political philosophy.
Zarif: We don't seek nuclear weapons
Iranian Foreign Minister claims his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, accuses US of "economic terrorism".
Iraqi leaders warn of war as Iranian Foreign Minister visits
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visits neighboring Iraq amid his country's tensions with the US.
Trump to send 1,500 additional troops to Middle East
US to bolster its military presence in the Middle East amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
Rouhani: We won't surrender, even if we're bombed
Iranian President stresses his country will not surrender to US pressure and will not abandon its goals.
Trump: I don't think we need more troops in Middle East
US President says he does not think additional US troops are needed in the Middle East to counter Iran.
Khamenei predicts demise of Israel and the US
Iranian Supreme Leader says Iran’s youth will witness the demise of Israel and American civilization.
Report: US considering sending 5,000 troops to Middle East
US Department of Defense reportedly considering a request to send 5,000 additional troops to Middle East amid increasing tensions with Iran.
Half of Americans: War with Iran will happen in next few years
Half of all Americans believe that US will go to war with Iran “within the next few years,” new poll finds.
US Defense Secretary: Iranian threats 'on hold'
Patrick Shanahan says deployment of US military weaponry prevented potential attacks by Iran or its proxies in the Middle East.
Britain warns Iran: Don't underestimate the US
British Foreign Secretary warns Iran that if American interests are attacked, Washington will retaliate.
Rouhani: Our choice today is resistance
Iranian President says he favors talks and diplomacy but not under current conditions.
Trump threatens Iran with 'great force'
US President says Tehran is very hostile toward Washington, will be met with “great force” if it attempts anything against US interests.
IRGC commander: We're not looking for war
Major-General Hossein Salami says Iran is not looking for war, but it is fully prepared to defend itself.
Trump: I don't want to fight, but you can't let Iran have nukes
US President vows not to let Iran get nuclear weapons, but reiterates his reluctance to go to war.
Trump: If Iran wants to fight, that will be the end of them
US President warns Iran not to threaten his country again.
Zarif: No one has the illusion it can confront Iran
Iran’s Foreign Minister dismisses the possibility of war despite escalating confrontation with the United States.
US official: We're 'sitting by the phone' waiting for Iran
Senior Trump administration official suggests that Iran de-escalate the situation and come to negotiations.
US official: Iranian missiles spotted in Persian Gulf
US official: Iranian missiles loaded on small boats were among the "threats" that triggered beefed-up military deployment in Middle East.
Trump tells aides he's uninterested in war with Iran
US President reportedly informed acting Defense Secretary he does not want to see the US go to war with Iran.
Zarif: US sanctions are 'unacceptable'
Iran's Foreign Minister says his country is exercising "maximum restraint" despite US withdrawal from 2015 nuclear deal.
Iranian commander: We're close to confrontation
Commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards warns: We are on the cusp of a full-scale confrontation with the enemy.
Khamenei: There won't be any war with the US
Iranian Supreme Leader says his country does not seek war with the US but will also not negotiate a new nuclear deal.
US assessment: Iran behind attack on ships in UAE
American military team assessing attack on commercial ships off UAE coast blames Iran or Iranian-backed proxies.
Updated US plan would send thousands of troops to Middle East
US Defense Secretary presents updated plan that would send as many as 120,000 troops to Middle East in case of escalation with Iran.
Trump: If Iran does anything, they will suffer
US President warns Iran will “suffer greatly” if it targeted US interests.
Iran shuts down magazine which called for negotiations with US
Iranian authorities shut down reformist magazine which warned against closing the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian commander: US forces must leave the region
Iranian navy commander says presence of Americans in the Persian Gulf "has reached its end".
Rouhani calls for unity to deal with US pressure
Iranian President: The pressures by enemies is unprecedented but we can move past these difficult conditions provided that we are united.
Iran: The US has our phone numbers
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister responds to reports that the White House gave Switzerland Trump's phone number for the Iranians to call.
Iranian cleric: US fleet could be 'destroyed with one missile'
Senior Iranian cleric warns the US will face dozens of missiles if it tries to launch an attack on Iran.
US deploying Patriot missiles to Middle East
Acting US Defense Secretary approves deployment of Patriot missiles to the Middle East amid growing threat from Iran.
Pompeo vows 'decisive' response to attack by Iran
US Secretary of State: We do not seek war but any attack by Iran will be answered with a swift and decisive US response.
Hezbollah blasts 'tyrannical' US
Parliamentary bloc of Hezbollah blasts the United States over new sanctions it imposed on Iran.
Trump not ruling out military confrontation with Iran
Trump says he can't rule out military confrontation with Iran given the heightened tensions between the two countries.
Pompeo: Iran trying to hold the world hostage
Secretary of State says world should hold Iran accountable for its threat to expand its nuclear program.
US officials: Iran moving ballistic missiles by boat
US officials: Intelligence that Iran is moving short-range ballistic missiles on board led to deployment of bombers to Persian Gulf.
US: There's a 'credible threat' by Iran
Acting US Defense Secretary says deployment of bomber to Middle East was approved because of "indications of a credible threat" by Iran.
US to deploy bombers to Middle East in message to Iran
US deploying carrier strike group and a bomber task force to Middle East to warn Iran against attacks.
US renews Iran sanctions waivers for civilian nuclear work
US renews five of seven sanctions waivers allowing Russia and European nations to conduct civilian nuclear cooperation with Iran.
Iran labels US forces in the Middle East as 'terrorists'
Iranian lawmakers overwhelmingly approve bill authorizing the government to act firmly in response to "terrorist actions" by US forces.
Iran's FM blames US for failed rescue efforts in flooded areas
Mohammad Javad Zarif says Trump's sanctions have hampered rescue efforts in flood-stricken areas of the country.
US mulling additional sanctions against Iran
Trump administration official says government is considering targeting areas of Iran's economy that have not been hit before.
Khamenei: We resisted the US sanctions
Iran’s Supreme Leader claims the country successfully resisted the US sanctions.
Iranian FM: US sanctions are 'inhumane and illegal'
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says his country will expand ties with nations tired of US bullying.
Iran to sue US individuals involved in sanctions
President Rouhani says Tehran preparing lawsuit against US individuals involved with economic sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic.