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Jan 17
Iran newspapers, minister criticize US arrest of newscaster
Iranian hard-line papers, FM Zarif slam arrest in US of American anchorwoman from Iran's English-language TV
Jan 17
Jan 17
American anchor for Iranian TV is arrested on visit to US
Prominent American-born news anchor for Iranian state television arrested during US visit
Jan 17
Jan 14
Cargo plane crash in Iran kills 15, leaves 1 survivor
Boeing 707 cargo plane crashes trying to land west of Iran's capital; 1 known survivor from 16 who were on board
Jan 14
Jan 14
Nuclear chief says Iran exploring new uranium enrichment
The head of Iran's nuclear program says the Islamic Republic has begun "preliminary activities for designing" a modern process for 20-percent uranium enrichment for its 50-year-old research reactor in Tehran, signaling new danger for the nuclear deal
Jan 14
Jan 9
Iran supreme leader calls US officials 'first-class idiots'
Iran's supreme leader calls US officials 'first-class idiots,' mocking American leaders as Pompeo tours Mideast
Jan 9
Jan 9
No official explanation why Navy vet being held in Iran
Michael White's mother, who just learned he was in prison a few weeks ago, said he'd traveled there in July to see his girlfriend.
Jan 9
Jan 8
Pompeo starts Middle East visit to ramp up pressure on Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the Trump administration is doubling down on commercial and diplomatic efforts in the coming weeks to "put real pressure on Iran"
Jan 8
Jan 8
EU blacklists Iranian intel service over assassination plots
The European Union is putting an Iranian intelligence service and two senior officials on its terror list over suspicions that they are involved in plots to kill opposition activists in Denmark, France and the Netherlands
Jan 8
Dec 31
Afghan Taliban hold talks with Iranian official in Tehran
Iran says a Taliban delegation visited Tehran, discussed efforts to bring peace, end Afghanistan's 17-year war
Dec 31
Dec 12
Alone at UN, Pompeo blasts Iran nuclear deal, but searches for common ground on missile threat
Pompeo urged the U.N. Security Council to "get serious" about Iran.
Dec 12
Dec 12
Alone at UN, Pompeo blasts Iran nuclear deal, but urges action on Iran missile threat
Pompeo urged the U.N. Security Council to "get serious" about Iran.
Dec 12
Nov 14
In a first for Iran, hundreds of women attend a major soccer match in Tehran
Women have been banned from major soccer events in Iran since the 1970s.
Nov 14
Nov 5
US to impose 'far tougher' sanctions on Iran Monday
The U.S. will reimpose sanctions lifted under the Iran deal and add targets starting Monday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Friday.
Nov 5
Sep 15
John Kerry slams Trump for Iran accusations: 'You should be more worried about Paul Manafort'
The former secretary of state said he briefed Pompeo on his meetings.
Sep 15
Aug 17
Pompeo launches Iran task force as US tries to shore up support for its pressure campaign
Critics claim the change does little to boost the administration's Iran policy.
Aug 17
Aug 7
First wave of US sanctions on Iran snap back into place
The first wave of U.S. sanctions suspended under the Iran nuclear deal snapped back into place at 12:01 a.m.
Aug 7
Aug 7
First wave of US sanctions on Iran snap back into place
At 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, the first wave of U.S. sanctions suspended under the Iran nuclear deal snapped back into place.
Aug 7
Aug 2
Iran preparing naval exercises amidst heated rhetoric with Trump
The exercise, usually held in the fall, comes as a surprise to U.S. officials.
Aug 2
Jul 23
Trump issues threat to Iran: 'YOU WILL SUFFER CONSEQUENCES'
The president sent an all-caps response to Iran's warnings.
Jul 23
Jul 23
President Trump fires back at Iranian president
President Trump warned Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to "never ever threaten the United States again" after Rouhani cautioned Trump about enforcing increased American sanctions.
Jul 23
Jul 10
Iranian women dance in public to protest the arrest of a teen Instagram star
She was arrested for dance videos which broke with required Islamic dress code.
Jul 10
Jun 11
Pompeo outlines demands for a new treaty with Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo outlined new demands for Iran after pulling out of the nuclear deal.
Jun 11
Jun 11
Israeli military blames Iranian forces for firing direct strike
The Israeli military says Iranian forces fired about 20 rockets into the Golan Heights from Syria, targeting its military in that Israeli-controlled region.
Jun 11
Jun 11
World reacts to US withdrawing from Iran nuclear deal
Iranian lawmakers burned a paper American flag in parliament after President Donald Trump's announcement, which Barack Obama called "a serious mistake."
Jun 11
Jun 11
Trump to announce decision on Iran nuclear deal
President Trump has previously called the deal "insane," while European allies have lobbied him hard to stay in the deal.
Jun 11
Jun 11
Trump withdraws US from Iran nuclear deal
Iran's president warned that he'd ordered scientists to prepare to start enriching uranium again.
Jun 11
Jun 11
Trump: 'The United States will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal'
The nuclear deal was negotiated and agreed to by Iran, the U.S., U.K., France, China, Russia, and Germany in 2015.
Jun 11
Jun 6
Obama admin granted Iran secret license to access US dollars: GOP report
U.S. banks declined the transaction despite the urging of Obama officials.
Jun 6
May 21
Pompeo outlines new demands for Iran after US pulled out of the nuclear deal
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo outlined new demands for Iran after pulling out of the nuclear deal.
May 21
May 13
Trump adviser says US could sanction European allies if they continue nuclear deal with Iran
John Bolton said countries that do business with Iran could face sanctions.
May 13
May 11
Iran's supreme leader checks out 'Fire and Fury'
The book portrays a White House in chaos under President Donald Trump.
May 11
May 10
'Something will happen' if Iran doesn't negotiate on new nuclear deal: Trump
The day after pulling the U.S. from the nuclear deal, President Trump issued a stern warning to Iran not to restart its nuclear program.
May 10
May 10
Families of Americans detained by Iran urge Trump to bring them home, too
American Bob Levinson has been missing in Iran for more than 11 years.
May 10
May 9
US exit from Iran nuclear deal rattles EU companies doing business there
Germany, France and the U.K. vowed to maintain Iran nuclear deal after U.S. leaves but plan to reimpose sanctions has created economic uncertainty for E.U. businesses.
May 9
May 9
Jittery world leaders rethink Iran nuclear deal after US pullout
World reaction to Trump’s announcement that he is pulling the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear agreement highlights a split across America and between some of its allies.
May 9
May 9
Kimmel on Trump's Iran decision: 'I bet he hasn't read one word of that deal'
Jimmy Kimmel took a few jabs at President Donald Trump's latest policy decision.
May 9
May 9
Trevor Noah breaks down Trump's 'nuclear blackmail' comment
Trevor Noah said he understands why Trump wants to withdraw from the Iran deal.
May 9
May 8
'Pretty obvious' Trump will exit Iran deal: European diplomat
France, Germany and the U.K have lobbied Trump hard to keep the deal.
May 8
May 8
4 key questions about Trump's Iran deal decision
The president's self-imposed deadline is Saturday, May 12.
May 8
May 1
Iran ordered to pay billions to relatives of 9/11 victims
The judgment is largely symbolic.
May 1
May 1
White House blames Iran nuclear statement mistake on ‘clerical error’
The White House corrected a mistake in a statement about Iran's nuclear program.
May 1
May 1
Israel prime minister says 'Iran lied'
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has obtained thousands of Iranian documents detailing Tehran's past nuclear weapons development program.
May 1
May 1
Israeli prime minister claims Iran violated 2015 nuclear agreement
He said secret files in a bunker were proof that Iran had not been honest about its program.
May 1
May 1
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Iran lied about nuclear program
The remarks came as President Donald Trump decides whether to pull out of a deal on Iran's nuclear program.
May 1
Apr 30
Israeli prime minister: Iran lied about nuclear program
The remarks came as Trump decides whether to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal.
Apr 30
Apr 25
What Trump and Macron's 'new' Iran deal could look like: ANALYSIS
Iran has repeatedly ruled out any "new" agreement.
Apr 25
Mar 22
'Constructive talks' toward new Iran deal no guarantee Trump won't tear it up, top US negotiator says
"I can’t predict whether we will reach an agreement," Brian Hook said.
Mar 22
Feb 20
Rescuers still looking for wreckage of plane crash that killed 66 people
Time is ticking as Iranian rescue teams search the Zagros Mountains trying to locate the wreckage of a missing Aseman Airliner that crashed there on Sunday morning with 66 people on board.
Feb 20
Feb 3
Iranian women arrested for removing mandatory hijabs in public protest
The government arrested the girls for not wearing the scarves in public.
Feb 3
Jan 29
US pushing Iran to return elderly American prisoner said to be in failing health
US pushing Iran to return elderly American prisoner said to be in failing health
Jan 29