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- 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 11
Iran arrests ex-minister of welfare over financial fraud
Iran's official IRNA news agency says authorities have arrested the former minister of welfare and social security for financial fraud
Nov 11 - Nov 8
Iran oil minister: US waivers not enough, painful time ahead
Iran minister predicts painful time for international oil customers as US sanctions take hold, says waivers not enough
Nov 8 - Nov 7
US warns nations not to allow Iranian oil tankers
The United States is warning foreign countries not to allow Iranian oil tankers into their territorial waters or ports
Nov 7 - 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
- Nov 5
Tough US sanctions on Iran take effect but major oil importers spared from penalties
Tough US sanctions on Iran take effect but major oil importers spared from penalties
Nov 5 - Nov 5
Iran blames Denmark plot on alleged Israeli conspiracy
Iran's intel minister claims alleged Iranian plot to kill opposition activist in Denmark was an Israeli conspiracy
Nov 5 - Nov 3
Iran inaugurates production line of indigenous fighter jet
State TV says Iran has inaugurated the production line of its domestically produced fighter jet a day after the Trump administration announced the re-imposition of remaining U.S. sanctions on Tehran
Nov 3 - Nov 3
US restores Iran sanctions lifted under Obama nuclear deal
The Trump administration announces the reimposition of all U.S. sanctions on Iran that had been lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal
Nov 3
- 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
- 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