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- Apr 23, 10:26 AM ET
Iranian parliament labels entire US military as terrorist
Apr 23, 10:26 AM ET
- Apr 22, 3:44 PM ET
US ends waivers for Iran oil sanctions, tightening economic pressure on regime
The U.S. is fully implementing sanctions on Iranian oil, potentially targeting any country that purchases it in a move that's meant to drive up pressure on Iran.
Apr 22, 3:44 PM ET
- Apr 22, 3:15 PM ET
US will no longer grant waivers to countries buying Iranian oil: Pompeo
The end of waivers means countries that continue to buy Iranian oil will face sanctions, according to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Apr 22, 3:15 PM ET
- Apr 22, 10:30 AM ET
China criticizes US effort to reduce Iran oil sales
Apr 22, 10:30 AM ET - Apr 22, 12:32 AM ET
AP sources: US to sanction nations for importing Iranian oil
Apr 22, 12:32 AM ET
- Apr 12, 12:03 PM ET
Iranians rally against US move against paramilitary force
Apr 12, 12:03 PM ET - Apr 10, 9:31 PM ET
Iran hits back against US designating Revolutionary Guard as terrorist group
The White House announced this week that they would designate the country's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist group.
Apr 10, 9:31 PM ET
- Apr 8, 4:18 PM ET
Trump administration designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a 'foreign terrorist organization'
President Donald Trump has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a "foreign terrorist organization."
Apr 8, 4:18 PM ET
- Apr 8, 2:52 PM ET
Trump designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a 'terrorist organization'
President Donald Trump on Monday moved to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a wing of the Iranian military, as a foreign terrorist organization.
Apr 8, 2:52 PM ET
- Mar 25, 8:41 PM ET
Devastating floods killed at least 18 people in the Iranian city of Shiraz
The semi-official Fars News Agency reported that in addition to those killed, at least 94 others had been injured in the floods.
Mar 25, 8:41 PM ET
- Mar 25, 6:01 PM ET
Flooding in Iran leaves at least 19 dead
Devastating flooding inundated Iran, killing at least 19.
Mar 25, 6:01 PM ET - Feb 15, 10:41 PM ET
Mike Pence calls out European nations for not withdrawing from Iran nuclear deal
The vice president said that if Iran does not change its behavior, the regime could see sanctions from the United States.
Feb 15, 10:41 PM ET - Feb 14, 4:46 PM ET
New book fuels hope, anger for family of ex-FBI agent abducted in Iran
A new book by a former hostage – and a recent flurry of tips – are giving new hope to the family of retired FBI special agent Robert Levinson that he may still be alive.
Feb 14, 4:46 PM ET - Feb 13, 11:01 PM ET
DOJ charges former Air Force counterintelligence agent with spying for Iran
DOJ charges former Air Force counterintelligence agent with spying for Iran.
Feb 13, 11:01 PM ET - Feb 1, 2:10 AM ET
Dog walking banned in Iran's capital
Tehran police also forbade driving with dogs in the car.
Feb 1, 2:10 AM ET - Jan 29, 9:01 AM ET
Cafe in Iran takes aim at employment glass ceiling for people with mental disabilities
"It was exactly what I was looking for for my son for years," the mother of a 24-year-old man with autism said.
Jan 29, 9:01 AM ET - Jan 9, 12:20 AM ET
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, 12:20 AM ET - Dec 12, 8:02 PM ET
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, 8:02 PM ET - Dec 12, 7:24 PM ET
- Nov 11, 1:45 AM ET
- Nov 2, 5:40 PM ET
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 2, 5:40 PM ET - Sep 15, 5:03 AM ET
- Aug 16, 11:43 PM ET
- Aug 7, 11:03 AM ET
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. Tuesday as the Trump administration tries to ramp up the economic pressure on Iran.
Aug 7, 11:03 AM ET - Aug 7, 9:10 AM ET
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, 9:10 AM ET - Aug 2, 7:55 PM ET
Iran preparing naval exercises amidst heated rhetoric with Trump
Aug 2, 7:55 PM ET - Jul 23, 9:17 AM ET
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, 9:17 AM ET - Jul 23, 8:19 AM ET
Trump issues threat to Iran: 'YOU WILL SUFFER CONSEQUENCES'
Jul 23, 8:19 AM ET - Jul 9, 6:48 PM ET
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 9, 6:48 PM ET - Jun 6, 5:03 PM ET
- May 21, 3:19 PM ET
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.
May 21, 3:19 PM ET - May 21, 2:55 PM ET
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, 2:55 PM ET - May 13, 4:39 PM ET
- May 11, 8:26 PM ET
Iran's supreme leader checks out 'Fire and Fury'
The book portrays a White House in chaos under President Donald Trump.
May 11, 8:26 PM ET - May 10, 11:20 AM ET
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.
May 10, 11:20 AM ET - May 10, 12:17 AM ET
Families of Americans detained by Iran urge Trump to bring them home, too
May 10, 12:17 AM ET - May 9, 10:44 PM ET
'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 9, 10:44 PM ET - May 9, 7:45 PM ET
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, 7:45 PM ET - May 9, 6:56 PM ET
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, 6:56 PM ET - May 9, 11:21 AM ET
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."
May 9, 11:21 AM ET - May 9, 5:52 AM ET
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, 5:52 AM ET - May 9, 5:41 AM ET
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, 5:41 AM ET - May 9, 1:32 AM ET
Trump withdraws US from Iran nuclear deal
Iran's president warned that he'd ordered scientists to prepare to start enriching uranium again.
May 9, 1:32 AM ET - May 8, 6:28 PM ET
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.
May 8, 6:28 PM ET - May 8, 11:31 AM ET
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.
May 8, 11:31 AM ET - May 8, 12:55 AM ET
4 key questions about Trump's Iran deal decision
May 8, 12:55 AM ET - May 7, 10:55 PM ET
'Pretty obvious' Trump will exit Iran deal: European diplomat
May 7, 10:55 PM ET - May 1, 9:28 PM ET
Iran ordered to pay billions to relatives of 9/11 victims
The judgment is largely symbolic.
May 1, 9:28 PM ET - May 1, 8:35 PM ET
- May 1, 1:32 PM ET
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, 1:32 PM ET