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Iran says CIA spy network dismantled as tensions ratchet up
“Following clues in the [US] intelligence services, we recently found new recruits hired and dismantled a new network.”
US Iran Rift
US Iran Rift
Rouhani says world 'praises' Iran over US standoff
Rouhani says the US had broken promises by abandoning a landmark nuclear deal that Tehran had continued to honour.
US says to send more troops to the Middle East, cites Iran threats
Fears of a confrontation between Iran and the United States have mounted since last Thursday.
Saudi crown prince lashes out at Iran over tanker attacks
"We won't hesitate to deal with any threat to our people, sovereignty, territorial integrity and vital interests.”
Gulf powers urge action to secure energy supplies
UAE foreign minister calls on world powers "to secure international navigation and access to energy".
Iran renews nuclear pact ultimatum amid tensions with US
"Obviously, Iran cannot stick to this agreement unilaterally," Rouhani tells Russian, Chinese and other Asian leaders.
As Trump blames Iran for tanker attacks, Japanese ship operator claims 'flying objects' behind damage
Russia warns against jumping to conclusions; Iran dismisses US claim.
Iran denies tankers attack, terms US accusations 'baseless' as tensions soar
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warns that Washington will defend its forces and allies in the region.
Iran leader rejects Trump talks despite Japan PM's mission
Khamenei says Iran will not repeat its "bitter experience" of negotiating with US.
Saudi warns Iran over Yemeni rebel airport attack
Yemen's Houthi rebels hit the civilian airport in the popular mountain resort of Abha on Wednesday.
Japanese PM meets Rouhani on mission to ease Iran-US tensions
Shinzo Abe is the first Japanese prime minister to visit Iran in 41 years.
Tehran gears up for tough diplomacy amid tension with Washington
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will arrive on Wednesday in Iran after earlier meeting with President Donald Trump.
Iran urges Europe to normalise economic ties with it or face consequences
"Europeans are not in a position to criticise Iran for issues outside the JCPOA," Zarif was quoted as saying.
US carrier in Gulf sends clear signal to Iran
Marine Gen Frank McKenzie thinks Iran has been planning some sort of attack on shipping or US forces in Iraq.
US hits Iran petrochemical group with sanctions
“This action is a warning that we will continue to target holding groups and companies that provide lifelines to IRGC.”
'Sophisticated' attacks on Saudi tankers likely work of a state actor, UNSC members told
Attacks required expert navigation of fast boats, trained divers, and coordinated teams of operatives, says report.
Saudi Arabia, UAE slam Qatar for ‘backtracking’ on Makkah talks
UAE minister of state for foreign affairs, Anwar Gargash, criticises Doha for being "weak" under pressure.
Editorial: America's softening tone on Iran is welcome
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday said his country was ready to hold talks with Iran "with no preconditions".
Pompeo says US ready to talk to Iran with ‘no preconditions’
"American effort to fundamentally reverse the malign activity of this Islamic Republic is going to continue."
Iran accuses Saudi Arabia of 'sowing division'
Saudi Arabia's King Salman calls on Arab states to confront Iran's "criminal" actions.
Saudi calls on Muslim world to reject Iran 'interference'
“Tehran's support for Houthi rebels in Yemen is proof of Iranian interference in other nations' affairs.”
Iran 'almost certainly' behind ship attacks off UAE: Trump adviser Bolton
Bolton declines to provide specific evidence for Iran's hand in the attacks.
PM Imran to lead Pakistani delegation at OIC summit in Makkah
FM Qureshi departs from Islamabad to attend a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC.
From 'threats' to military deployments: how US-Iran tensions escalated
Trump insists he is not looking for a "regime change" in Iran.
Iran tensions overshadow Makkah summits
Iran itself has not yet confirmed whether it will attend the meeting of the Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation.
Qatar invited by Saudi Arabia to talks over Iran tensions
The government's information office says Qatar's emir "received a written message" inviting them to the crisis talks.
US 'not looking for regime change' in Iran: Trump
Trump says, "We're looking for no nuclear weapons."
Iraq warns of ‘danger of war’ as Iran’s FM visits Baghdad
Zarif’s visit to Iraq follows a decision by Washington to deploy 1,500 additional troops to the Middle East.
Houthis claim drone strike on Saudi's Jizan airport near Yemen border: reports
No immediate confirmation from Saudi authorities or Saudi-led coalition.
Editorial: US-Iran conflict — It is in Islamabad's best interest to resist pressure
It is by no means an easy situation, given Pakistan’s relationship with Saudi Arabia and the UAE as well as the US.