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'Nobody would be naive enough to go back to Iran deal'

Saudi Arabia’s UN envoy dismisses the idea that Biden will re-enter 2015 Iran nuclear deal: It has proven its failure to the entire world.

'Nobody would be naive enough to go back to Iran deal'

Report: Israel preparing for resumption of US-Iran talks

TV report: IDF and Mossad have drawn up plans on how to work together with the US in order to achieve an improved nuclear deal.

Report: Israel preparing for resumption of US-Iran talks

Report: Iran instructing allies not to provoke Trump

Officials in Iraq say Iran has instructed its allies in Middle East to avoid provoking tensions with the US before Trump leaves office.

Report: Iran instructing allies not to provoke Trump

'US attack on Iran could set off a full-fledged war'

Adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader warns US: A limited, tactical conflict can turn into a full-fledged war.

'US attack on Iran could set off a full-fledged war'

Bahrain's FM: Biden must consult us before new Iran deal

Bahrain’s Foreign Minister says he expects Biden administration to consult Gulf states before entering new nuclear deal with Iran.

Bahrain's FM: Biden must consult us before new Iran deal

US sanctions Iranian charity over human rights violations

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warns that undoing the actions of the Trump administration against Iran would be foolish and dangerous.

US sanctions Iranian charity over human rights violations

Iranian FM: If Biden lifts sanctions, we'll fulfill nuclear deal

Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran is ready to discuss how the US can return to 2015 deal.

Iranian FM: If Biden lifts sanctions, we'll fulfill nuclear deal

Iran: Any US attack will be met with a 'crushing' response

Iranian government spokesman warns US against attacking his country following report that Trump mulled strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Iran: Any US attack will be met with a 'crushing' response

Report: Trump sought options for attack on Iran

New York Times reports: Trump's senior advisers dissuaded him from attack on Iran's main nuclear site in the weeks before he steps down.

Report: Trump sought options for attack on Iran

Pompeo: There's still work to do to pressure Iran

Secretary of State to French daily: The transition process will work and honor our internal and external obligations.

Pompeo: There's still work to do to pressure Iran

US envoy: Pressure on Iran will continue under Biden

US special representative for Iran says pressure campaign of sanctions targeting Iran would persist into the administration of Joe Biden.

US envoy: Pressure on Iran will continue under Biden

US to sanction Iranians involved in crackdown on protesters

United States expected to impose sanctions on Iranians involved in violent crackdown against anti-government demonstrations last year.

US to sanction Iranians involved in crackdown on protesters

Rejoining Iran deal 'high on Biden's agenda', says former aide

Former senior aide to US president-elect says he believes a two-state solution is better than a one-state solution.

Rejoining Iran deal 'high on Biden's agenda', says former aide

Report: Trump planning string of Iran sanctions

Axios report: Trump administration pushing plan to slap a long string of sanctions on Iran in 10 weeks left until Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Report: Trump planning string of Iran sanctions

Iran with a message of peace?

Iranian Foreign Minister calls for dialogue with Iran's neighbors following US election. "Only together can we build a better future."

Iran with a message of peace?

Iranian official hopes for change in 'destructive US policies'

Iran’s first vice president says era of Donald Trump and his “adventurous and belligerent” administration is over.

Iranian official hopes for change in 'destructive US policies'

Khamenei mocks US after election

Iran's Supreme Leader claims vote in the US has exposed the reality of US democracy.

Khamenei mocks US after election

Iran: We'll focus on the 'actions' of the US administration

Iran's foreign ministry says it will focus on the "actions" of the new US administration rather than who wins the election.

Iran: We'll focus on the 'actions' of the US administration

US imposes new sanctions against Iran

Treasury and State Department sanction 11 companies and five individuals accused of helping Iran trade its petroleum products.

US imposes new sanctions against Iran

Report: US officials briefed on threat against Pentagon leaders

Officials tell NBC News briefings suggested the threat may be potential retaliation for killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

Report: US officials briefed on threat against Pentagon leaders

'Iran hopes to get rid of Trump next week'

Prof. Uzi Rabi explains why Iran has begun building a new nuclear facility. "The US election has never been so important to Iran."

'Iran hopes to get rid of Trump next week'

US sanctions Iran's oil sector

Trump administration slaps fresh sanctions on Iran's oil sector, links three entities to Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force.

US sanctions Iran's oil sector

Iran denies trying to meddle in US elections

Iran's Guardian Council: We do not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.

Iran denies trying to meddle in US elections

US targets 18 Iranian banks in latest round of sanctions

US slaps fresh sanctions on Iran's financial sector in an effort to further shut Iran out of the global banking system.

US targets 18 Iranian banks in latest round of sanctions

Iran ordered to compensate missing former FBI agent's family

US court orders government of Iran to pay more than $1.4 billion in damages to family of former FBI agent Robert Levinson.

Iran ordered to compensate missing former FBI agent's family

US sanctions Iranian judge who sentenced wrestler to death

United States imposes sanctions on Iranian judge who sentenced a wrestler to death over his role in protests.

US sanctions Iranian judge who sentenced wrestler to death

Rouhani declares victory over the US

Iranian President says UN Security Council's rejection of US bid to reimpose sanctions on Iran is a victory.

Rouhani declares victory over the US

Rouhani: US next leader will have to accept our demands

Iranian President: We are not a bargaining chip in US elections and domestic policy.

Rouhani: US next leader will have to accept our demands

Jewish leaders welcome new US sanctions on Iran

Conference of Presidents welcomes US announcement of arms embargo on Iran.

Jewish leaders welcome new US sanctions on Iran

Iranian official: US headed toward 'new act of defiance'

Spokesman of Iran's Foreign Ministry blasts Pompeo's comments regarding the restoration of sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Iranian official: US headed toward 'new act of defiance'

South Africa: No evidence Iran plotted to kill US envoy

South Africa's state security agency responds to report that Iran plotted to assassinate US ambassador to Pretoria as act of revenge.

South Africa: No evidence Iran plotted to kill US envoy

Pompeo: New sanctions on Iran starting next week

Secretary of State says US will do all that is needed to ensure UN sanctions on Iran are enforced.

Pompeo: New sanctions on Iran starting next week

Iran denies plotting to assassinate US ambassador

Trump: Any attack by Iran will be met with an attack on Iran that will be 1,000 times greater in magnitude!

Iran denies plotting to assassinate US ambassador

Report: Iran weighing assassination of US ambassador

Iran reportedly weighing assassination attempt against American ambassador in retaliation for Soleimani elimination.

Report: Iran weighing assassination of US ambassador

Iran promises 'proportionate' response to sanctions restoration

Iran's UN ambassador: Our reaction to Washington's attempts to reinstate sanctions will be proportionate to the state of affairs.

Iran promises 'proportionate' response to sanctions restoration

US: France and Britain are 'abdicating their duty' on Iran

US envoy for Iran: We don't need anybody's permission to initiate snapback of sanctions on Iran.

US: France and Britain are 'abdicating their duty' on Iran

Netanyahu welcomes 'snapback' of Iran sanctions

Netanyahu: Responsible countries should support the US in seeking a real solution, one that will prevent Iran from building nuclear weapons.

Netanyahu welcomes 'snapback' of Iran sanctions

US officially asks UN to activate Iran 'snapback'

US initiates the restoration of UN sanctions on Iran lifted in 2013. Israel welcomes the move.

US officially asks UN to activate Iran 'snapback'

Pompeo vows to sanction countries which oppose Iran 'snapback'

Secretary of State says US will not hesitate to impose sanctions on any nation that opposes its effort to "snapback" sanctions on Iran.

Pompeo vows to sanction countries which oppose Iran 'snapback'

Trump directs Pompeo to activate 'snapback' of Iran sanctions

Pompeo to travel to New York on Thursday to seek a return of all UN sanctions on Iran.

Trump directs Pompeo to activate 'snapback' of Iran sanctions

Trump planning 'snapback' of sanctions on Iran

Trump will try a "snapback" to force a return of UN sanctions after Security Council rejects extension of Iran arms embargo.

Trump planning 'snapback' of sanctions on Iran

US: Iran briefly seized oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz

US military says the Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

US: Iran briefly seized oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz

Rouhani hopes US fails to extend arms embargo

Iranian President: We have great hopes that America will realize its failure and see its isolation.

Rouhani hopes US fails to extend arms embargo

US revises resolution to extend UN arms embargo on Iran

Revised draft seeks to gain more support in Security Council for move to extend arms embargo which is due to expire in October.

US revises resolution to extend UN arms embargo on Iran

Trump: I will reach a quick deal with Iran if reelected

Trump promises supporters at campaign fundraiser that he will reach a new deal with Iran within four weeks if reelected.

Trump: I will reach a quick deal with Iran if reelected

Pompeo vows to act to extend Iran arms embargo

Secretary of State tells lawmakers that the US would seek to force UN sanctions on Iran if an arms embargo lapses.

Pompeo vows to act to extend Iran arms embargo

Pompeo expands scope of sanctions against Iran

Secretary of State expands scope of metals sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic’s nuclear, military, and ballistic missile programs.

Pompeo expands scope of sanctions against Iran

IRGC fires missiles at mock aircraft carrier

During drill in Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches missiles targeting a mock aircraft carrier.

IRGC fires missiles at mock aircraft carrier

'Failure to extend Iran arms embargo would cause conflict'

US Special Representative for Iran: No one believes Iran should be able to freely buy and sell conventional weapons such as fighter jets.

'Failure to extend Iran arms embargo would cause conflict'

Was the blast at Iran’s Natanz enrichment plant sabotage?

A question mark remains over the source of the incident, which was one of a series of unexplained fires and explosions across Iran. Opinion

Was the blast at Iran’s Natanz enrichment plant sabotage?

Syria accuses US of 'terrorist act'

Syrian ambassador to Iran criticizes incident in which US fighter jet flew close to Iranian passenger plane over Syrian skies.

Syria accuses US of 'terrorist act'

Zarif blasts US over fighter jet incident

Iranian officials criticize interception of Iranian passenger plane by US fighter jet over Syria.

Zarif blasts US over fighter jet incident

Jet which came too close to Iranian aircraft was American

Mahan Air pilot changes altitude to avoid collision with US fighter jet. Iran initially blamed the incident on Israel.

Jet which came too close to Iranian aircraft was American

'US begged us not to retaliate for Soleimani killing'

Iran's deputy foreign minister claims the US begged Iran not to retaliate against US interests in response to elimination of top commander.

'US begged us not to retaliate for Soleimani killing'

Bahrain supports US efforts to renew Iranian arms embargo

US envoy meets Bahraini Foreign Minister, who expresses support for US efforts to renew the UN arms embargo on Iran.

Bahrain supports US efforts to renew Iranian arms embargo

Interpol rejects Iranian request to arrest Trump

Interpol says its guidelines for notices forbids it from "any intervention or activities of a political" nature.

Interpol rejects Iranian request to arrest Trump

US envoy: Arms embargo on Iran must remain in place

US special representative to Iran, Brian Hook, says world must ignore Iranian threats to retaliate for extension of arms embargo.

US envoy: Arms embargo on Iran must remain in place

Iranian envoy: Extending arms embargo would be a 'big mistake'

Iran’s UN ambassador says "all options will be open" if the Trump administration tries to re-impose UN sanctions.

Iranian envoy: Extending arms embargo would be a 'big mistake'

Rouhani: We're willing to talk US if it apologizes

Iranian President demands Washington apologize for exiting 2015 nuclear deal and compensate Tehran.

Rouhani: We're willing to talk US if it apologizes

Iran's Parliament Speaker rules out talks with US

Speaker of Iran's Parliament says Iran is not opposed to diplomacy and negotiations, but negotiations with the US are forbidden.

Iran's Parliament Speaker rules out talks with US