UN embargo on Iran arms trade comes to an end
Tehran, which could now purchase weapons from Russia, China and elsewhere, has hailed the development as a diplomatic victory.
US Iran Rift
US Iran Rift
US blacklists virtually Iran’s entire financial sector
The move targets 18 Iranian banks that had thus far escaped the bulk of the sanctions.
Iranian president accuses US of 'savagery' after new sanctions
"The address for Iranian people's curses and hatred is the White House," says Hassan Rouhani.
US defies world to say Iran UN sanctions back in force
Tehran calls upon the world to stand against US' "reckless actions".
US aircraft carrier enters Gulf amid sanctions threat against Iran
Washington vows to prevent Tehran from purchasing Chinese and Russian military equipment.
Iran announces locally made ballistic and cruise missiles amid US tensions
"The fact that we increased the range from 300 to 1,000 in less than 2 years is a great achievement," says Iranian president.
Trump vows 'snapback' to force return of UN Iran sanctions
Pompeo says US "determined to make sure Iran's theocratic regime does not have capacity to inflict even more harm on the world".
Iran cries victory after UNSC rejects US bid to extend arms embargo
Only two of the Council's 15 members voted in favour of the US resolution seeking to extend the embargo.
US says Iran briefly seized oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz
US military publishes video showing what appear to be special forces fast-roping down from a helicopter onto the MV Wila.
Iran batters dummy US aircraft carrier in Gulf exercises
US Navy condemns “irresponsible and reckless behaviour by Iran”.
Iran moves mock aircraft carrier to sea amid US tensions
Appearance suggests Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard is preparing an encore of a similar mock-sinking it conducted in 2015.
Iran executes man convicted of spying for CIA, Mossad
Former translator was also convicted of helping to locate Gen Qasim Soleimani, who was later killed by the Americans.
US-sought tanker ‘hijacked’ off UAE now in Iran: UN
Iranian state media and officials have not acknowledged the hijacking and arrival of the tanker; US has not commented either.
Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of top general
Tehran prosecutor Ali Alqasimehr says the warrants had been issued on charges of murder and terrorist action.
US sanctions, coronavirus make for Iran's toughest year: Rouhani
Iran has seen a sharp increase in infections; daily death toll recently topped 100 for first time in two months.
Iran says it will execute informant who led CIA to Soleimani
“Mahmoud Mousavi-Majd, one of the spies for CIA and Mossad, has been sentenced to death," says judiciary spokesperson.
Iran says it is ready for more prisoner exchanges with US
"We have the readiness to free the rest of the individuals who are imprisoned in America and return them to the country,” says Iranian official.
Trump hopeful for Iran after American freed in prisoner swap
Michael White, who had contracted the coronavirus while in Iran, has been released and flown to Zurich by Iran.
US adviser accuses VOA of being ‘voice of Iran’
“VOA Persian needs to do a better job of countering Iranian disinformation and propaganda," says Brian Hook.
In veiled warning to Iran, US tells Gulf mariners to stay clear of its warships
"Armed vessels approaching within 100 metres of a US naval vessel may be interpreted as a threat," says the notice.
Russia slams US assertion at UN that it remains party to Iran nuclear deal
Russian ambassador to UN says it's "ridiculous" for US to trigger return of sanctions on Iran.
19 killed as Iran warship accidentally 'hit by missile' during exercises: Iranian army
Number of people on vessel not immediately clear; Iranian army says investigations underway.
Iran's Rouhani pledges 'crushing response' if US extends arms embargo
“If US wants to return to the deal, it should lift all sanctions on Tehran, compensate for reimposition of sanctions.”
Pompeo says US to use all means for extending Iran embargo
A ban on selling conventional weapons to Iran ends in October under the 2015 nuclear pact.
Iran tells US not to 'plot' against it amid Gulf tensions
Says Americans should know that it is called the "Persian Gulf, not the New York or Washington Gulf".
Iran vows ‘decisive response’ after Trump threat
Iran and the United States have appeared to be on the brink of an all-out confrontation twice in the past year.
Iran launches military satellite; Trump threatens to attack ships
The US has alleged that the space programme is a cover to develop ballistic missiles.
Iran says military satellite launched amid US tensions
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps hails the surprise satellite launch as a “great success”.
Iran, US heat up war of words on Iraq despite virus pandemic
Iran and US are in a battle for influence in Iraq, where Iran has powerful allies and US has close ties to government.
US extends Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers
Pompeo signed off on waiver extensions but couched decision as one that continues restrictions on Iran’s atomic work.