UN Envoy Says Violence Down Despite Clashes Between U.S., Syrian, Iran-Backed Forces

The United Nations envoy for Syria says violence is down in the war-torn country despite repeated clashes recently between U.S., Syrian, and Iranian-backed forces there.

Iran Warns U.S. Against 'Dangerous Escalation' In Syria Over 'Fake Pretext'

Iran accused the United States of a "dangerous escalation" in Syria after Washington warned President Bashar al-Assad may be preparing another chemical attack for which he would pay a "heavy price."

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case On Seizure Of Iranian Artifacts

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from several survivors of a 1997 suicide bombing in Jerusalem who want to seize Persian artifacts in U.S. collections to help pay a $71.5 million judgment against Iran over its alleged role in the attack.

Pentagon Says Syria May Be Preparing Chemical Attack

The Pentagon says the United States has seen evidence of what appeared to be active preparations by Syrian government forces for a possible chemical-weapons attack.

IRGC Commander's Sharp Response To Rouhani

The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), has responded to President Hassan Rouhani’s criticism of IRGC’s role in the Iranian economy, saying “We are not afraid of such rebukes”.

Iran, Russia Sanctions Bill Remains Stalled in U.S. Congress

U.S. lawmakers said on Monday they did not know when legislation to impose new sanctions on Russia might come up for a vote in the House of Representatives, and the White House said it had concerns about the measure.

Trump's Temporary Ban On Visitors From Six Nations To Take Effect June 29

The U.S. State Department said on June 26 that it will start carrying out President Donald Trump's temporary ban on travelers from six predominantly Muslim countries 72 hours after it was partly reinstated by the Supreme Court.

U.S. Warns Syria Preparing Another Chemical Attack, Threatens Retaliation

The White House said the Syrian government appears to be preparing to launch another chemical-weapons attack and it warned Syria that it "will pay a price" if that occurs.

Trial Over Iranian Building In Manhattan Ending

Iran's Zarif Urges Europe To Help Promote Dialogue In Gulf

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on Monday for Europe to use its influence to defuse tensions in the Gulf where Saudi Arabia and its allies have cut ties with Qatar.

U.S. Supreme Court Reinstates Trump Travel Ban, Will Hear Arguments In October

The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned lower court orders that blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing its 90-day ban on travelers from six Muslim-majority countries.