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Sep 19
Cybersecurity firm: More Iran hacks as US sanctions loomed
Cybersecurity firm warns Iran government-backed hackers stepped up efforts after Trump pulled America from nuclear deal
Sep 19
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
Sep 12
3 dead from drinking bootleg booze in Iran
Iranian media report at least three men have died after drinking bootleg alcohol in northern Iran
Sep 12
Sep 11
AP Interview: Iran nuclear chief hopes deal will survive
AP Interview: Iran's nuclear chief tells The Associated Press that he hopes the atomic deal between Tehran and world powers survives, but warns the program will be in a stronger position than ever if not
Sep 11
Sep 10
Iran detains artists over Shakespeare performance
Report: Iran detains artists over Shakespeare's summer midnight's dream
Sep 10
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
Jan 13
Iran's new drug law may spare thousands from execution
The death sentence for some drug-related crimes was abolished in the fall.
Jan 13
Jan 12
Trump again extends Iran nuclear deal he vowed to rip up
This is the fourth time the Trump administration has extended the deal.
Jan 12
Jan 11
Trump to make Iran deal decision today: Tillerson
President Trump is set decide whether to re-certify the Iran deal today.
Jan 11
Jan 10
As Iran deal deadline approaches, Trump mulls next move
The president must make some key decisions by Friday.
Jan 10
Jan 8
What do the mass protests in Iran mean?
Mohammad Marandi, a political analyst in Iran, explains the evolution of the protests in Iran.
Jan 8
Jan 7
Nikki Haley: Iranian regime 'on notice' over crackdown on protests
"The world will be watching what you do,” Haley said.
Jan 7
Jan 5
People in Iran protest against its regime
Protesters have taken to the streets every day for nearly a week, and clashes with authorities are turning deadly.
Jan 5
Jan 5
US calls for Friday UN Security Council meeting on Iran
The request follows a deadly week of anti-government protests.
Jan 5
Jan 3
5 things to know about the Iran protests
At least 21 people have been killed in six days of mass protests sweeping Iran, state media reported.
Jan 3