Zarif Says 'Mutual Respect' Between Washington And Tehran Important

In an exclusive interview with USA Today, Iran’s foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said his country would consider discussions with the United States if “foundations for a fruitful dialogue” exist.

Iran Blames Israel For Alleged Denmark Murder Plot

Iranian Intelligence Minister Mahmud Alavi has claimed that an alleged Iranian plot to kill an opposition activist in Denmark was an Israeli conspiracy aimed at damaging Tehran's relations with the European Union.

Iran Indirectly Blames Israel For A Major Cyberattack

Senior Iranian officials dealing with communications and information have announced that a cyberattack was launched against Iran, indirectly blaming Israel.

Israel Thanks Trump As Iran Sanctions Take Effect

Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman welcomed US sanctions that took effect Monday targeting Iran's oil and financial sectors, calling it a "critical" blow to Tehran's actions in the region.

Rouhani Says Iran To Sell Oil, Defy U.S. Sanctions

President Hassan Rouhani said on November 5 that Iran will sell its oil and break sanctions reimposed by the United States on its vital energy and banking sectors.

U.S. Ratchets Up Pressure On Iran With Resumption Of Sanctions

IRGC Commander Defends 1979 Seizure of U.S. Embassy, Says 'Officials Were Aware'

IRGC commander said that top leaders knew about the 1979 seizure of U.S. embassy in Tehran.

Pompeo Says Sanctions Target Iran's Government, Not The People

Secretary of State Mile Pompeo said on Sunday that the target of these sanctions is the Iranian regime, not the people.

Bahrain Court Sentences Opposition Leaders To Life For 'Spying'

A Bahraini court on Sunday ordered life sentences for three senior opposition members, overturning a previous acquittal on charges of spying for Qatar.

Iran's Guardian Council Rejects Bill Banning Terror Financing

Iran's powerful Guardian Council on Sunday rejected a bill on joining the UN convention against terrorist financing seen as crucial to maintaining trade and banking ties with the world.

IRGC Commander Threatens 'Dominance' Over The U.S. In Mideast

Deputy Commander of Iran's IRGC has issued new threats against the United States, hours before additional sanctions come into play against the Islamic Republic.