US Iran Rift
Since May, tensions in the Gulf have escalated following a string of attacks on oil tankers.
Updated 25 Nov, 2019 08:40am
The government imposed a near-total Internet blackout more than a week ago amid violent protests.
Published 24 Nov, 2019 11:25am
French defence minister says US's failure to respond to provocations blamed on Iran set off a dangerous chain of events.
Updated 23 Nov, 2019 11:01pm
The scale of the unrest that began on Friday remains unclear as authorities have shut down internet.
Updated 21 Nov, 2019 03:19pm
Says the time to reconcile past grievances is not when a missile is "en route from Iran" — the time "is now".
Published 16 Nov, 2019 03:15pm
Tensions in the Gulf have risen since attacks on oil tankers in a vital global shipping lane this summer.
Published 10 Nov, 2019 12:24pm
"They are like a lethal scorpion whose nature is to have a poisonous sting," says head of the army in a speech.
Published 04 Nov, 2019 04:25pm
"Nothing will come out of talking to the US," says Iran's supreme leader.
Updated 04 Nov, 2019 08:19am
The Pentagon declines to comment about the cyber strike.
Published 16 Oct, 2019 10:44am
No word from Saudi Arabia on the reported attack.
Published 11 Oct, 2019 12:07pm
Asked point-blank if he ordered the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, MBS says: "Absolutely not. This was a heinous crime."
Updated 30 Sep, 2019 04:44pm
The alternative — of tensions boiling over — paints a grim scenario for the entire region.
Updated 28 Sep, 2019 09:16am
The premier says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had also asked him to talk to Rouhani.
Updated 25 Sep, 2019 05:34pm
“As long as Iran's menacing behavior continues sanctions will not be lifted, they will be tightened," says Trump.
Published 25 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Iranian government spokesman doesn't specify when the Swedish-owned vessel will be allowed to set sail.
Published 23 Sep, 2019 08:03pm
"It is essential for us to take part in the UN General Assembly and talk at various levels," says Iranian president.
Published 23 Sep, 2019 01:40pm
"Data are consistent with a cyber attack or unplanned technical incident on affected networks."
Published 21 Sep, 2019 11:08pm
slamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Major General Hossein Salami says Iran is “ready for any type of scenario”.
Updated 22 Sep, 2019 07:58am
Pentagon chief says the US will send military reinforcements to the Gulf region at the request of Saudi Arabia and UAE.
Published 21 Sep, 2019 12:22pm
Says we don't want war but won't blink to defend our territory.
Published 19 Sep, 2019 11:34pm
“There are many options. There’s the ultimate option and there are options that are a lot less than that," says Trump.
Published 19 Sep, 2019 11:12am
Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it will join the same coalition.
Published 19 Sep, 2019 11:02am
Trump gives no explanation in a brief Twitter post announcing the order for an increase in sanctions on Iran.
Updated 19 Sep, 2019 08:28am
The Iranians have made a timely shift towards China.
Updated 19 Sep, 2019 11:15am
“The attack was launched from the north and unquestionably sponsored by Iran.”
Updated 18 Sep, 2019 09:38pm
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday said that full production will be restored by month's end.
Published 18 Sep, 2019 11:07am
"The policy of ‘maximum pressure’ against the Iranian nation is worthless," says Khamenei.
Updated 18 Sep, 2019 08:47am
A day after saying US was “locked and loaded” to respond to the incident, Trump says there is “no rush” to do so.
Updated 17 Sep, 2019 09:00pm
Iran calls the US claims “maximum lies”, threatens American forces in the region.
Updated 16 Sep, 2019 09:27pm
"I’ll allow the president (Trump) to announce a meeting or a non-meeting," says Kellyanne Conway.
Updated 16 Sep, 2019 08:24am
