Iran's currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy
Read full article: Iran's currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economyIran's rial currency has fallen to a new low of 1.2 million to the U.S. dollar as nuclear sanctions squeeze the economy.
Iran seizes tanker in Strait of Hormuz, US official says, as tensions remain high in region
Read full article: Iran seizes tanker in Strait of Hormuz, US official says, as tensions remain high in regionIran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker as it traveled through the narrow Strait of Hormuz on Friday.
Alleged Iranian plot to kill Israel's ambassador to Mexico was thwarted, US and Israel say
Read full article: Alleged Iranian plot to kill Israel's ambassador to Mexico was thwarted, US and Israel sayIsraeli and U.S. officials say Mexican authorities with assistance from the United States and Israeli intelligence agencies thwarted what they say was a plot by Iran to assassinate the Israeli ambassador to Mexico.
French pair imprisoned in Iran over alleged spying have 'reached the limit,' families say
Read full article: French pair imprisoned in Iran over alleged spying have 'reached the limit,' families sayTwo French nationals detained in Iran for more than three years have reached the limit of what they can endure, according to relatives.
Hundreds of Iranians held on US immigration charges will be deported to Iran, Tehran official says
Read full article: Hundreds of Iranians held on US immigration charges will be deported to Iran, Tehran official saysIran said 120 Iranians detained in the United States for illegally entering the country will be returned to Iran in the coming days.
Iran's president blasts US, Israeli attacks for dealing 'grievous blow' to peace as sanctions loom
Read full article: Iran's president blasts US, Israeli attacks for dealing 'grievous blow' to peace as sanctions loomIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian took the stage at the U_N_ to blast Israeli and U_S_ attacks in June as inflicting “a grievous blow upon international trust and the very prospect of peace in the region.”.
Iran's supreme leader rejects direct nuclear talks with US as European negotiations remain unmoved
Read full article: Iran's supreme leader rejects direct nuclear talks with US as European negotiations remain unmovedIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected direct negotiations with the United States over his country’s nuclear program.
Britain's outgoing spy chief highlights Russia, China and Iran as threats
Read full article: Britain's outgoing spy chief highlights Russia, China and Iran as threatsThe outgoing head of Britain’s foreign intelligence agency has given a wide-ranging speech on the threats facing the West as he prepares to leave office later this month.
Europeans say Iran has yet to take necessary actions to stop the 'snapback' of UN sanctions
Read full article: Europeans say Iran has yet to take necessary actions to stop the 'snapback' of UN sanctionsEuropean officials have warned Iran that it needs to take specific actions to avoid the return of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear program.
UK, France and Germany initiate 'snapback' sanctions on Iran over status of nuclear program
Read full article: UK, France and Germany initiate 'snapback' sanctions on Iran over status of nuclear programFrance, Germany and the United Kingdom have moved to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program.
Britain, France and Germany threaten to reimpose sanctions on Iran as nuclear program deadline nears
Read full article: Britain, France and Germany threaten to reimpose sanctions on Iran as nuclear program deadline nearsThe top diplomats of Britain, France, and Germany are threatening to reimpose sanctions on Iran.
UN nuclear watchdog official to visit Iran in a bid to improve ties but no inspections planned
Read full article: UN nuclear watchdog official to visit Iran in a bid to improve ties but no inspections plannedThe deputy head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog plans to visit Iran to mend strained relations.
US and NATO allies warn of increasing Iranian threats in Europe, North America
Read full article: US and NATO allies warn of increasing Iranian threats in Europe, North AmericaThe United States and many of its NATO allies are accusing Iran of a growing number of threats and demanding that it end its attempts to harm dissidents and others.
European and Iranian diplomats meet in Istanbul as return of sanctions looms over nuclear deadlock
Read full article: European and Iranian diplomats meet in Istanbul as return of sanctions looms over nuclear deadlockTalks between Iranian and European diplomats in Istanbul have ended with the sides agreeing to meet again to seek to unpick the deadlock over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Iran state TV says an Iranian navy helicopter confronted a US destroyer in the Gulf of Oman
Read full article: Iran state TV says an Iranian navy helicopter confronted a US destroyer in the Gulf of OmanIran's state television says an Iranian navy helicopter confronted a U.S. warship attempting to approach Iranian territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman.
France, UK and Germany would restore UN sanctions on Iran next month without progress on a deal
Read full article: France, UK and Germany would restore UN sanctions on Iran next month without progress on a dealThe United Kingdom, France and Germany have agreed to restore tough U.N. sanctions on Iran by the end of August if there has been no concrete progress on a nuclear deal.
Iran says it would resume nuclear talks with US if guaranteed no further attacks
Read full article: Iran says it would resume nuclear talks with US if guaranteed no further attacksIran’s foreign minister says the country is open to resuming nuclear talks with the U.S. if guaranteed no further attacks.
Iran's supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started
Read full article: Iran's supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war startedIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura.
Iran’s president orders country to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog IAEA
Read full article: Iran’s president orders country to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog IAEAIran’s president has ordered the country to suspend its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency after American airstrikes hit its most-important nuclear facilities.
Iran assesses the damage and lashes out after Israeli and US strikes damage its nuclear sites
Read full article: Iran assesses the damage and lashes out after Israeli and US strikes damage its nuclear sitesIran is assessing the damage and lashing out over the American and Israeli airstrikes that damaged its nuclear sites.
Iranian cyberattacks remain a threat despite ceasefire, US officials warn
Read full article: Iranian cyberattacks remain a threat despite ceasefire, US officials warnThe FBI and federal cybersecurity officials are warning that the threat of cyberattacks linked to pro-Iranian groups continues despite a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
CIA chief told lawmakers Iran nuclear program set back years with strikes on metal conversion site
Read full article: CIA chief told lawmakers Iran nuclear program set back years with strikes on metal conversion siteCIA Director John Ratcliffe has told skeptical U.S. lawmakers that American military strikes destroyed Iran’s lone metal conversion facility and delivered a monumental setback to Tehran’s nuclear program that will take years to overcome.
Iran releases death toll of Israel’s Evin prison attack as officials remain suspicious of ceasefire
Read full article: Iran releases death toll of Israel’s Evin prison attack as officials remain suspicious of ceasefireDozens of staff members, two inmates and a bystander were among the casualties of Israel’s attack on Tehran’s Evin prison last week.
Hundreds of thousands mourn top Iranian military commanders and scientists killed in Israeli strikes
Read full article: Hundreds of thousands mourn top Iranian military commanders and scientists killed in Israeli strikesHundreds of thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran for the funeral of top Iranian commanders and scientists killed in a 12-day war with Israel.
Analysis: A battered Iran faces an uncertain future after its grinding war with Israel
Read full article: Analysis: A battered Iran faces an uncertain future after its grinding war with IsraelThe bombing has quieted in Iran’s 12-day conflict with Israel, but the battle over the future of Tehran is likely to soon begin.
In US, the Iranian diaspora contends with the Israel-Iran war and a fragile ceasefire
Read full article: In US, the Iranian diaspora contends with the Israel-Iran war and a fragile ceasefireThe fast-changing war between Israel and Iran, which the U.S. recently inserted itself in by targeting Iran’s nuclear sites, has caused a mix of emotions among many in the Iranian diaspora in America.
Europeans' meeting with top Iranian diplomat yields hope of more talks but no breakthrough
Read full article: Europeans' meeting with top Iranian diplomat yields hope of more talks but no breakthroughA meeting between Iran’s foreign minister and senior European diplomats has yielded hopes of further talks but no indication of any immediate concrete breakthrough, a week after the crisis centered on the Iranian nuclear program erupted into war between Israel and Tehran.
Trump says he'll decide whether US will directly attack Iran within 2 weeks
Read full article: Trump says he'll decide whether US will directly attack Iran within 2 weeksU.S. President Donald Trump says he will decide within two weeks on whether the U.S. military will get directly involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran.
What to know about bunker-buster bombs unleashed on Iran's Fordo nuclear facility
Read full article: What to know about bunker-buster bombs unleashed on Iran's Fordo nuclear facilityIn inserting itself into Israel’s war against Iran, Washington unleashed its massive “bunker-buster” bombs on Iran’s Fordo fuel enrichment plant.
The Latest: Iranians flee their capital as Trump urges unconditional surrender
Read full article: The Latest: Iranians flee their capital as Trump urges unconditional surrenderResidents of Iran’s capital were seen leaving the city and shops and the historic Grand Bazaar were closed Tuesday, the fifth day of the intensifying conflict started by Israel.
The Latest: Trump says all of Tehran should evacuate 'immediately'
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says all of Tehran should evacuate 'immediately'U.S. President Donald Trump has posted an ominous message on his social media site, calling for the immediate evacuation of Tehran but later denied reports that he'd rushed back to Washington to work on a ceasefire.
Intense Israeli strikes hit Tehran after Trump demands 'unconditional surrender'
Read full article: Intense Israeli strikes hit Tehran after Trump demands 'unconditional surrender'Intense Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran’s capital early Wednesday after it issued a warning about a new area it could target, a day after U_S_ President Donald Trump demanded “unconditional surrender.”.
Trump says the US knows where Iran's Khamenei is hiding and urges Iran's unconditional surrender
Read full article: Trump says the US knows where Iran's Khamenei is hiding and urges Iran's unconditional surrenderPresident Donald Trump says the U_S_ knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding during the Israel-Iran conflict but doesn’t want him killed “for now.”.
Israeli strike on Iranian state TV fills studio with dust and debris during live broadcast
Read full article: Israeli strike on Iranian state TV fills studio with dust and debris during live broadcastAn Iranian state television reporter stopped a live broadcast when an explosion occurred an hour after Israel issued a warning to evacuate the area of Tehran where the TV studios are located.
UN nuclear agency warns of possible contamination inside Iran's Natanz site after Israeli strikes
Read full article: UN nuclear agency warns of possible contamination inside Iran's Natanz site after Israeli strikesThe head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says there is a possibility of both radiological and chemical contamination within Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz.
Israel orders 300,000 people in Tehran to evacuate while Trump issues ominous warning
Read full article: Israel orders 300,000 people in Tehran to evacuate while Trump issues ominous warningIsrael warned hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate the middle of Iran’s capital as Israel’s air campaign on Tehran appeared to broaden on the fourth day of an intensifying conflict.
Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear program are sweeping but can they decimate it?
Read full article: Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear program are sweeping but can they decimate it?Israel’s sweeping attack across Iran struck at the heart of Tehran’s nuclear program, delivering a blow to the country’s ability to enrich uranium and potentially setting its nuclear ambitions back by months or years.
Oman foreign minister says there will be sixth round of negotiations between Iran and US on Sunday
Read full article: Oman foreign minister says there will be sixth round of negotiations between Iran and US on SundayOman’s foreign minister says there will be a sixth round of negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program this weekend.
What to know about inspections of Iran's nuclear program by the IAEA ahead of a key board vote
Read full article: What to know about inspections of Iran's nuclear program by the IAEA ahead of a key board voteIran’s nuclear program remains a top focus for inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency, particularly as any possible deal between Tehran and the United States over the program would likely rely on the agency long known as the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog.
Iran claims without evidence that it took Israeli nuclear files
Read full article: Iran claims without evidence that it took Israeli nuclear filesIran’s intelligence minister has claimed without offering evidence that Tehran seized an “important treasury” of information regarding Israel’s nuclear program.
Iran's supreme leader criticizes US proposal in nuclear talks but doesn't reject the idea of a deal
Read full article: Iran's supreme leader criticizes US proposal in nuclear talks but doesn't reject the idea of a dealIran’s supreme leader has criticized an initial proposal from the United States in negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Trump appears to undercut US proposal to Iran, declaring he won't allow any uranium enrichment
Read full article: Trump appears to undercut US proposal to Iran, declaring he won't allow any uranium enrichmentPresident Donald Trump has appeared to undercut a proposal that was offered by his special envoy to Iran.
Truckers' protests in Iran grow and win support from prominent dissidents
Read full article: Truckers' protests in Iran grow and win support from prominent dissidentsTruck drivers in Iran have blocked roads and ports as part of their strike protesting low salaries, high insurance rates, and a possible hike in fuel prices.
Iran-US talks made 'some but not conclusive progress,' mediator Oman says
Read full article: Iran-US talks made 'some but not conclusive progress,' mediator Oman saysMediator Oman says Iran and the United States made “some but not conclusive progress” in a fifth round of negotiations in Rome over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Iran says it may take 'special measures' to defend nuclear sites from Israel
Read full article: Iran says it may take 'special measures' to defend nuclear sites from IsraelIran’s top diplomat has warned that his country would take “special measures” to defend its nuclear facilities if Israel continues to threaten them, raising the stakes further ahead of a new round of talks with the United States.
What to know about the tensions between Iran and the US before their fifth round of nuclear talks
Read full article: What to know about the tensions between Iran and the US before their fifth round of nuclear talksIran and the United States will hold talks Friday in Rome, their fifth round of negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Long, fraught timeline of tensions between Iran and the US as nuclear negotiators to meet again
Read full article: Long, fraught timeline of tensions between Iran and the US as nuclear negotiators to meet againIran and the United States will hold a fifth round of talks in Rome on Friday over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with the US, shrugging off Trump's threats
Read full article: Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with the US, shrugging off Trump's threatsIran’s president says his country will continue talks over its rapidly advancing nuclear program but will not withdraw from its rights because of U.S. threats.
Iran and US conclude a fourth round of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in Oman
Read full article: Iran and US conclude a fourth round of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in OmanIran and the United States have held a fourth round of talks over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Iran's foreign minister says next round of talks with US over nuclear program will be held in Rome
Read full article: Iran's foreign minister says next round of talks with US over nuclear program will be held in RomeIran says the next round of negotiations over its rapidly advancing nuclear program it will have with the United States will be in Rome on Saturday.
What do 'expert level' talks signal for the progress of the Iran-US nuclear negotiations?
Read full article: What do 'expert level' talks signal for the progress of the Iran-US nuclear negotiations?Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program will move Saturday in Oman to what’s known as the “expert level” — a sign analysts say shows that the talks are moving forward rapidly.
Iran-US talks over Tehran's nuclear program hinge on a billionaire and a seasoned diplomat
Read full article: Iran-US talks over Tehran's nuclear program hinge on a billionaire and a seasoned diplomatAs far as biographies go, the two men in charge of the delicate negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program couldn’t be more different.
US imposes sanctions on a Chinese refinery accused of buying Iranian oil
Read full article: US imposes sanctions on a Chinese refinery accused of buying Iranian oilThe Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a Chinese oil refinery that's accused of purchasing more than $1 billion worth of Iranian oil.
Iran confirms that the 2nd round of nuclear talks with the US will be in Rome
Read full article: Iran confirms that the 2nd round of nuclear talks with the US will be in RomeIranian state television has confirmed that the second round of Iran-U.S. nuclear talks will be held in Rome after earlier confusion over where the negotiations would take place.
Another US aircraft carrier in Mideast waters ahead of second round of Iran-US nuclear talks
Read full article: Another US aircraft carrier in Mideast waters ahead of second round of Iran-US nuclear talksA second U.S. aircraft carrier is operating in Mideast waters ahead of the next round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Tehran says next round of Iran-US nuclear talks in Oman after Rome named by officials
Read full article: Tehran says next round of Iran-US nuclear talks in Oman after Rome named by officialsTalks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program had appeared ready to leave the Middle East, as an Italian source and others said the next round of negotiations would take place in Rome.
Iran and US envoys hold 1st negotiation over Tehran's nuclear program, and talk face-to-face
Read full article: Iran and US envoys hold 1st negotiation over Tehran's nuclear program, and talk face-to-faceIran and the United States will hold more negotiations next week over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Trump opens window for a deal with Iran but issues warning if things don't work out
Read full article: Trump opens window for a deal with Iran but issues warning if things don't work outPresident Donald Trump is betting that a beleaguered Iran is so vulnerable following a tumultuous 18 months in the Middle East that it might finally be ready to abandon its nuclear program.
Trump: Israel would be 'leader' of Iran strike if Tehran doesn't give up nuclear weapons program
Read full article: Trump: Israel would be 'leader' of Iran strike if Tehran doesn't give up nuclear weapons programPresident Donald Trump says that Israel would be the “leader” of a potential military strike against Iran if Tehran doesn’t give up its nuclear weapons program.
Iran's president insists Tehran does not seek a nuclear bomb and dangles US business opportunities
Read full article: Iran's president insists Tehran does not seek a nuclear bomb and dangles US business opportunitiesIran’s president again has pledged his nation is “not after a nuclear bomb” ahead of talks between Tehran and the United States.
Trump says the US will hold direct talks with Iran; Tehran says they'll be indirect negotiations
Read full article: Trump says the US will hold direct talks with Iran; Tehran says they'll be indirect negotiationsPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. is holding direct talks with Iran about its nuclear program.
Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump's letter
Read full article: Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump's letterIran’s president says Tehran has rejected direct negotiations with the United States in response to a letter from President Donald Trump over its rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Trump warns Iran it will face 'consequences' of further attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels
Read full article: Trump warns Iran it will face 'consequences' of further attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebelsU.S. President Donald Trump has explicitly linked the actions of Yemen’s Houthi rebels to the group’s main benefactor, Iran.
An Emirati diplomat identified as having a letter from Trump meets with Iran's foreign minister
Read full article: An Emirati diplomat identified as having a letter from Trump meets with Iran's foreign ministerAn Emirati diplomat earlier identified by Tehran as carrying a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump seeking to jump-start talks over Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program has met with Iran’s foreign minister.
Trump wrote to Iran's leader about that country's nuclear program and expects results 'very soon'
Read full article: Trump wrote to Iran's leader about that country's nuclear program and expects results 'very soon'President Donald Trump says he sent a letter to Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a development that was not immediately confirmed by the supreme leader.
Popular Iranian singer who urged women to go without hijab is lashed over alcohol conviction
Read full article: Popular Iranian singer who urged women to go without hijab is lashed over alcohol convictionIranian officials have flogged a popular singer who posted a song online urging women to remove their mandatory headscarves over a conviction for possessing and consuming alcohol.
Iran accelerates production of near weapons-grade uranium, IAEA says, as tensions with US ratchet up
Read full article: Iran accelerates production of near weapons-grade uranium, IAEA says, as tensions with US ratchet upA report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says Iran has accelerated its production of near weapons-grade uranium as tensions between Tehran and Washington rise after the election of U.S. President Donald Trump.
With Trump in the White House, Iranians mark the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution
Read full article: With Trump in the White House, Iranians mark the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic RevolutionTens of thousands of Iranians are marking the anniversary of the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Iran supreme leader criticizes proposed nuclear talks with US, upending push to negotiation
Read full article: Iran supreme leader criticizes proposed nuclear talks with US, upending push to negotiationIran’s supreme leader says that negotiations with America “are not intelligent, wise or honorable” after President Donald Trump floated nuclear talks with Tehran.
Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions
Read full article: Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctionsThe presidents of Russia and Iran have signed a broad cooperation pact to deepen their partnership amid stinging Western sanctions.
Iran's rial hits a record low, battered by regional tensions and an energy crisis
Read full article: Iran's rial hits a record low, battered by regional tensions and an energy crisisThe Iranian rial has fallen to its lowest level in history, losing more than 10% of value since Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election in November.