US-Iran

Iran's Zarif blames Kushner for Lebanese PM's resignation

In Twitter tirade, Iran's Foreign Minister accuses' Trump's son-in-law of being responsible for political crisis in Lebanon.

Report: Rouhani rejected meeting with Trump

Iranian officials claim Rouhani rejected a request by Trump for face-to-face talks on sidelines of UN General Assembly.

Rouhani: We'll continue to produce missiles

Iranian president unfazed by American sanctions, says Iran doesn't consider ballistic missiles a violation of international agreements.

House approves new sanctions on Iran

U.S. House of Representatives approves legislation expanding sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missiles and support for Hezbollah.

Khamenei: We'll 'shred' nuclear deal if U.S. leaves

Iranian Supreme Leader mocks Trump, threatens to "slap America's mouth" if it withdraws from nuclear deal.

Haley urges UN to be tougher on Iran

U.S. Ambassador to the UN urges Security Council to confront Iran over its aggressive behavior in the Middle East.

Senator urges Trump to work with Europe on Iran

Republican Senator Bob Corker calls on Trump to work closely with European allies in developing new Iran policy.

Zarif warns Trump of 'reciprocal measures'

Iran's Foreign Minister again criticizes Trump for decertifying nuclear deal.

Clinton: Trump's decision on Iran is dangerous

Former presidential candidate: Trump's threat to pull out of Iran deal undermines the validity of U.S. promises to other nations.

Zarif responds to Trump: We're all IRGC

Iranian Foreign Minister blasts Trump's decision to impose new sanctions against Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Senior Republican:

'Enforce the hell out of the Iran deal'

Rep. Ed Royce says U.S. shouldn't pull out of Iran deal despite its flaws.

Rouhani: Blacklisting Revolutionary Guards a 'mistake'

Iranian President warns United States against blacklisting the Revolutionary Guards, says it would be a “mistake beyond mistakes”.

Iran threatens 'crushing' response to sanctions

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman promises a "crushing" response if the U.S. designates Revolutionary Guards a terrorist group.

Revolutionary Guard threatens American bases

Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warns U.S. against designating it as a terrorist group.

Zarif vows 'proper response' if Trump cancels deal

Iranian Foreign Minister says his country will respond accordingly if Trump does not certify its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.

Mattis: It's in our interest to stay in Iran deal

U.S. Defense Secretary says he believes it would be in America's national security interest to stick to Iran nuclear deal.

Iran ordered to pay American citizen it jailed

U.S. judge orders Iran to pay $63.5 million to Amir Hekmati, who was jailed in Iran for more than four years.

Iranian official to Trump: Go ahead, cancel the deal

Deputy Commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards says Iran would be better off without the 2015 nuclear deal.

Zarif: We can withdraw from nuclear deal if the U.S. does

Iranian Foreign Minister says Iran may abandon the nuclear deal if the United States decides to withdraw from it.

Iran’s Foreign Minister scolds Trump over tweet

Mohammad Javad Zarif calls on Trump to check facts after he tweeted about an Iranian missile launch which officials said was fake.

Democratic Senator to Trump: Don't cancel Iran deal

Senator Ben Cardin urges Trump administration not to pull out of Iran deal, despite being opposed to it earlier.

Iran: Claims we're working with North Korea are 'nonsense'

Iran rejects Trump's suggestion that it was working with North Korea on missile development.

Officials: Iran's ballistic missile test was fake

U.S. officials say Iran did not actually launch a ballistic missile this past weekend and had used an old video.

Iranian FM: The U.S. is 'unreliable'

Iranian Foreign Minister blasts United States ahead of deadline for Trump to declare if Iran is complying with nuclear deal.

Trump on Iran: Not much of an agreement

Trump blasts Iran after it conducts a ballistic missile test in defiance of his warnings.

Trump: I've made a decision on Iran deal

Trump says he made a decision on whether to recertify Iran's compliance with nuclear deal, but won't provide details.

Rouhani: 'Rogue Zionist regime' shouldn't preach

Iranian President blasts U.S. and Israel, warns his country will respond decisively to any violation of the nuclear deal.

Iran blasts 'ignorant' Trump

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Trump’s UN speech shows his lack of knowledge about Tehran’s fight against terrorism.

Tillerson: The Iran deal has to change

Secretary of State says the Iran nuclear agreement must be changed or the U.S. will not be able to remain part of it.

Rouhani warns of 'high cost' if Trump cancels nuclear deal

Iranian President warns the United States will pay a "high cost" if Trump scraps the Iran nuclear deal.

Trump: Iran violating the spirit of the nuclear deal

Trump says Iran deal is "one of the worst I've ever seen" and should not have been made.

Iran: We won't allow 'rabid aircraft' to enter our territory

Senior Iranian military official warns the United States against invading his country.

Iran upholds jail terms for American residents

Iranian judiciary upholds 10-year jail terms for an American and two U.S.-Iranian dual nationals.

Iran: Our military sites are off limits

Iran dismisses U.S. demand for UN nuclear inspectors to visit its military bases.

Iran: We can resume enrichment within five days

Iranian atomic official warns his country can resume uranium enrichment within five days if the United States tears up nuclear deal.

Khamenei mocks Trump over Charlottesville

Iran's Supreme Leader weighs in on Virginia violence, urges U.S. to deal with its own problems.

Russia hopes Iran won't withdraw from nuclear deal

Russian Foreign Minister expresses hope that Iran won't quit 2015 nuclear agreement, calls on U.S. not to violate its obligations.

Iran rejects claims of unsafe conduct in the Gulf

Iran's Revolutionary Guards rejects claims that one of its drones flew close to an American aircraft in the Persian Gulf.

Again: Iranian drone flies close to U.S. vessel

Iranian drone passes by USS Nimitz aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian official: No one will inspect our military centers

Senior Iranian military official stresses Iran will not allow the U.S. to visit the country's military centers.

Iran: Trump showing 'bad faith' in nuclear deal

Iran’s Foreign Minister fires back after Trump says his country is failing to live up to 2015 deal.

Trump: Iran not living up to spirit of deal

President Trump says Iran not in compliance with nuclear deal, says "strong things" will take place if it doesn't adhere.

Iranian drone nearly collides with American jet

Iranian drone nearly collides with F-18 Super Hornet in the Persian Gulf.

Rouhani takes shot at Trump on Twitter

Rouhani says world will not forget the "disloyalty" of those who want to tear up nuclear deal.

Iran vows to respond to American sanctions

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister condemns sanctions against his country after Trump signs them into law.

Iran vows 'strong answer' to American sanctions

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister blasts Senate's passing of bill imposing new sanctions on his country.

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran

United States Treasury targets Iran's ballistic missile program, following Iran's test of satellite-launch rocket.

U.S. Navy fires warning shots at Iranian ship in Persian Gulf

U.S. Navy ship fires warning shots at Iranian ship which approached it and ignored calls to back off.

Trump to Iran: Adhere to the nuclear deal or else...

President Trump warns Iran to adhere to the terms of the nuclear deal or "there will be big, big problems".

Iran condemns 'contemptible' U.S. sanctions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemns new U.S. sanctions on Iranian individuals, says it will reciprocate the move.

Iranian general threatens American military bases

Iranian general says U.S. military bases will be in trouble if sanctions are imposed on the Revolutionary Guards.

Tillerson to make announcement on Iran nuclear deal

Secretary of State will "very shortly" make an announcement on Iran's nuclear agreement, says White House.

Trump likely to say Iran complying with nuclear deal

Officials say Trump is "very likely" to state that Iran is adhering to the nuclear agreement it signed with world powers.

Iran holds 'Trumpism' cartoon contest

Over 1,600 works submitted for Iranian contest featuring cartoons mocking U.S. President Donald Trump.

Iranian boat points laser at U.S. helicopter

Iranian missile boat points laser at U.S. Marine helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.

Khamenei: The United States created ISIS

Iran's Supreme Leader blames United States for Middle East instability, says it created ISIS.

Iran blasts Trump for saying it sponsors terror

Iran dismisses Trump's allegations that it is a major sponsor of terrorism, says such positions are incorrect and irrelevant.

Senate approves new sanctions on Iran

Senate Foreign Relations Committee approves legislation to impose new sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missiles.

Rouhani: We'll continue our missile tests

Iranian President says his country doesn't need permission from anyone to hold missile tests.

Tillerson: I'll speak with Iran's FM 'at the right time'

Secretary of State doesn't rule out direct talks with Iran, but says he has no plans to call Iranian counterpart.