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Rouhani urges UN to oppose extension of arms embargo

Iran's President warns against US "conspiracy" to extend the UN arms embargo on the Islamic Republic.

US general: Elimination of Soleimani has deterred Iran

Head of US Central Command says elimination of Iranian top general has had “significant effect” in deterring the Iranian threat.

Iran preparing for confrontation with US?

Islamic Republic appears to have constructed a new mock-up of an aircraft carrier off its southern coast for potential live-fire drills.

Iranian parliamentarians chant 'Death to America'

Lawmakers in Iranian parliament chant “Death to America” in a show of support for protesters over death of George Floyd.

Iran releases US Navy veteran after two years

US Navy veteran Michael White released by Iran after the US released an Iranian scientist.

Iranian parliament speaker rules out talks with US

New speaker of the Iranian Parliament: Our policy is to expel the US forces from the region.

Iran warns US: Wherever you are, we are right next to you

Amid tensions in the Gulf, Iran's Revolutionary Guards warn the United States against its naval presence in the region.

Iran unfazed by US ending sanctions waivers

Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says US decision to terminate sanctions waivers will not affect Iran’s nuclear program.

US ends sanctions waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal

Pompeo announces he will be ending the sanctions waiver for projects related to the Iranian nuclear agreement, effective in 60 days.

Iranian commander: We're monitoring US military

Iran's top military commander says Iran will respond to any US threat to its interests.

US sanctions Iranian minister and other senior officials

Among those sanctioned is former Iranian intelligence chief who is suspected of involvement in attacks in Israel and Argentina.

Iranian official: US attempts to renew arms embargo have failed

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council says US has failed to gather support to renew Security Council arms embargo.

US Navy warns mariners to stay away from its warships

US Navy warns mariners in the Gulf to stay 100 meters away from US warships or risk being "interpreted as a threat".

Khamenei: The US will be expelled from Iran and Syria

Iran's Supreme Leader claims that that even Washington's allies "abhor" it now.

Zarif dismisses 'foolish' US threats on Iran arms embargo

Iran's Foreign Minister dismisses US threats to bring back all UN sanctions if Security Council does not extend arms embargo on Tehran.

US offers Iran condolences following friendly fire incident

US military offers condolences to Iran after friendly fire incident that saw an Iranian missile kill 19 Iranian troops.

Senate fails to override Trump veto of war powers resolution

US Senate fails to override President Donald Trump's veto of measure that would have limited his power to attack Iran.

Trump vetoes Iran war powers resolution

Trump vetoes "insulting" resolution aimed at constraining his ability to take military action against Iran.

Iran warns US: 'Severe' response if our waters our violated

Spokesman for Iranian army says US is "causing disturbance" in the Gulf, warns of retaliation.

Pompeo: We'll use all means to extend Iran arms embargo

Secretary of State says US will not allow UN ban on selling conventional weapons to Iran to expire on October.

Iranian military: We will never be a source of conflict

Iran's military tries to ease tensions after several high-seas incidents involving US forces.

Rouhani: Iran won't start any war

Iranian President: Iran is closely watching and following Americans in the region, but will never initiate conflict.

Iran: US, Europe interfering in our internal affairs

Iran angry after the US, France and Germany condemn its satellite launch.

Iranian general: We'll destroy US warships

Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says Iran will destroy US warships if its security is threatened in the Persian Gulf.

US believes Iran successfully launched satellite

Pompeo says Iran should be held accountable for launch of military satellite which violated UN Security Council resolution.

Iran: US forces provoked us in the Persian Gulf

Revolutionary Guard acknowledges tense encounter with US warships in Persian Gulf, but claims American forces sparked the incident.

Trump: I'm willing to help Iran if they ask

US President says he’d be willing to provide Iran with coronavirus aid “if they ask for it.”

Rouhani: Countries should pressure US to lift sanctions

Iranian President speaks to French counterpart, says friendly countries should pressure US to lift its "cruel and one-sided" sanctions.

Biden calls for easing of sanctions on Iran

Democratic presidential frontrunner argues Trump's policy vis-a-vis Iran has backfired and sanctions should be lifted.

Rouhani deplores US sanctions

Iranian President: The Americans did not learn from this difficult situation and did not lift the illegal and cruel sanctions.

Sanders: Lift sanctions on Iran to reduce human suffering

Democratic presidential hopeful again calls on administration to lift the sanctions on Iran as it fights the coronavirus.

Pompeo: US may consider easing sanctions on Iran

Secretary of State says US may consider easing sanctions on Iran to help fight coronavirus.

Zarif: US sanctions have doubled our suffering from coronavirus

Iranian Foreign Minister again criticizes US sanctions on his country, calls on the world not to comply with them.

US renews restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program

State Department: As President Trump said earlier this year, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.

Iranian FM: Stop obeying US sanctions

Mohammad Javad Zarif says US sanctions on Iran amount to "medical terror", urges world to stop complying with them.

Pompeo: Iran spreading conspiracy theories about coronavirus

Secretary of State lashes out at Iran after Supreme Leader hints that COVID-19 was man-made by America.

Rouhani: If the US wants to help, it should lift sanctions

Iranian President says Iran has no intention of accepting the United States’ offer of assistance to help it deal with coronavirus.

Khamenei: Coronavirus could have been made by the US

Iran's Supreme Leader refuses US assistance to fight coronavirus, cites conspiracy that it was created by the Americans.

Sanders: Lift the sanctions on Iran

Democratic presidential hopeful says US sanctions on Iran should be lifted in order to help it fight coronavirus.

Zarif: Trump was spooked by my meeting with Democratic Senator

Iran’s Foreign Minister claims his recent meeting with Senator Chris Murphy spooked the Trump administration.

Iran sentences 8 activists to prison for spying for US

Iran sentences eight environmental activists to prison sentences ranging from four to 10 years on charges of spying for the United States.

Connecticut Senator defends meeting with Iranian FM

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy says he met Mohammad Javad Zarif because it is "dangerous not to talk to one's enemies".

Rouhani: We'll never negotiate under pressure

Iranian President vows his administration will resist the US "maximum pressure" campaign.

Iranian Foreign Minister: US brought us to the brink of war

Mohammad Javad Zarif claims Iran and the US exchanged angry letters and came "very close to the brink".

Pompeo: Renew the UN arms embargo on Iran

Secretary of State calls for a renewal of the UN arms embargo on Iran after the Navy seized Iranian weapons shipment for Houthi rebels.

Senate votes to rein in Trump on Iran

Eight Senate Republicans vote with Democrats on resolution to rein in President Trump's ability to take military action against Iran.

Iranian official: We're looking for an excuse to raze Tel Aviv

Former IRGC Commander-in-Chief warns US against attacking Iran: We're looking for a pretext to attack Tel Aviv.

Five men accused in US of trying to trade in Iranian oil

Five men arrested and charged with trying to trade in Iranian oil in violation of US trade sanctions, could face 25 years in prison.

'Soleimani killing weakened fight against ISIS'

Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says his country is prepared to do more to retaliate for US elimination of top general.

109 US troops suffer brain injuries from Iran attack

US officials say military is preparing to report a jump in cases of traumatic brain injury from Iran missile attack on base in Iraq.

Republicans to Twitter: Suspend Iranian leaders' accounts

Group of Republican senators ask Twitter to suspend accounts of Iranian Supreme Leader and Foreign Minister.

US sanctions head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization

US continues sanctioning Iran in the wake of its repeated violations of the 2015 deal with world powers.

IRGC chief threatens attacks on American and Israeli commanders

Chief of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard: If they threaten our commanders, none of their commanders will find a safe place.

Iran's Zarif not ruling out negotiations with the US

Iranian Foreign Minister says talks with the US are still possible, but it must remove sanctions. Trump: No thanks!

US envoy warns Soleimani's successor

US special representative for Iran warns Soleimani's successor he will "meet the same fate" if he kills Americans.

Pompeo: If you help Iran, you will be sanctioned

Secretary of State clarifies Washington intends to continue its maximum pressure campaign on Iran.

Iranian lawmaker offers reward for Trump assassination

Lawmaker Ahmad Hamzeh offers $3 million to anyone who kills US President, says Iran could avoid threats if it had nuclear arms.

Additional US troops flown out of Iraq following Iranian attack

Additional US troops to be evaluated for potential concussion injuries from January 8 Iranian missile attack on Iraqi bases.

Zarif: We will never negotiate a new nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister rules out possibility of any negotiation on a new nuclear deal.

Khamenei blasts 'clown' Trump in Tehran sermon

Iran’s Supreme Leader says US President only pretends to support the Iranian people but will “push a poisonous dagger” into their backs.