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Follow the latest Iran news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
- Aug 25, 11:04 PM ET
Drone war takes flight, raising stakes in Iran, US tensions
A drone war has taken flight across the wider Middle East, raising the stakes in the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran
Aug 25, 11:04 PM ET
- Aug 22, 7:28 AM ET
Iran's president says 'talks are useless' in dealing with US
President Hassan Rouhani made the comment in a speech in Tehran.
Aug 22, 7:28 AM ET
- Aug 21, 3:39 PM ET
Iran moves to strike 4 zeroes from its battered currency
Iran's rial has been battered by increasing U.S. sanctions.
Aug 21, 3:39 PM ET
- Aug 21, 3:09 PM ET
State TV: Iran to unveil air defense missile system
Iran's state TV is reporting that the country will unveil an Iran-made air-defense missile system
Aug 21, 3:09 PM ET - Aug 19, 12:23 AM ET
Iranian tanker sought by US heads to unknown destination
US renewed request that British territory not release an Iranian supertanker.
Aug 19, 12:23 AM ET
- Aug 18, 5:57 PM ET
Images show Iran satellite launch looms despite US criticism
Iran appears to be preparing to try a new satellite launch after twice failing.
Aug 18, 5:57 PM ET
- Aug 15, 4:24 PM ET
US applies to seize Iranian tanker held in Gibraltar
The U.S. government has requested to take control of an Iranian oil tanker held in Gibraltar.
Aug 15, 4:24 PM ET
- Aug 8, 10:58 PM ET
Iranians navigate turbulent currency market, uncertain future
The value of the Iranian rail has plummeted over the past few days.
Aug 8, 10:58 PM ET
- Aug 5, 5:24 PM ET
UK joins US Strait of Hormuz mission; Iran slams sanctions
Iran's foreign minister lambasts recent U.S. financial sanctions against him; UK joins US naval mission in Strait of Hormuz
Aug 5, 5:24 PM ET
- Aug 4, 7:54 PM ET
Report: Iran seizes tanker carrying 'smuggled fuel' in Gulf
Iranian media say Revolutionary Guard has seized an oil tanker carrying 700,000 liters of 'smuggled fuel' in the Persian Gulf, 3rd ship seized by Iran in recent weeks
Aug 4, 7:54 PM ET
- Aug 1, 11:18 PM ET
Iran president: US sanctions on foreign minister 'childish'
The Trump administration imposed financial sanctions on Iran's foreign minister.
Aug 1, 11:18 PM ET - Aug 1, 5:45 PM ET
Iran calls US sanctions on its foreign minister 'childish'
The Trump administration sanctioned Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif this week.
Aug 1, 5:45 PM ET - Aug 1, 3:30 AM ET
US extends Iran nuke sanctions waivers but hits FM
The Trump administration on Wednesday extended waivers allowing foreign firms to work at Iranian nuclear facilities without U.S. penalties even as it hit Iran's foreign minister with sanctions.
Aug 1, 3:30 AM ET - Jul 31, 5:21 PM ET
UAE and Iran hold rare talks in Tehran on maritime security
U.S.-Iranian tensions have soared since the U.S. withdrew from the nuclear deal.
Jul 31, 5:21 PM ET - Jul 30, 12:28 PM ET
Iranians say US sanctions blocking access to needed medicine
The Iranian rial has plunged to around 120,000 rials to the dollar.
Jul 30, 12:28 PM ET - Jul 30, 12:10 PM ET
Iran sentences former Tehran mayor to death for killing wife
Mohammad Ali Najafi was convicted of fatally shooting his wife.
Jul 30, 12:10 PM ET - Jul 29, 5:07 PM ET
New video from Iran shows Guard warning away UK warship
Iran's Revolutionary Guard releases new video showing seizure of British-flagged tanker earlier in July
Jul 29, 5:07 PM ET - Jul 29, 9:11 AM ET
Iranians sending photos to US-based activist face prison
Women have been sending photos of themselves without headscarves to a campaign.
Jul 29, 9:11 AM ET - Jul 24, 2:40 AM ET
France stresses need for Iran to respect nuclear accord
French authorities in a meeting with an Iranian envoy stressed the need for Tehran to quickly respect the 2015 nuclear accord it has breached and "make the needed gestures" to deescalate Gulf tensions
Jul 24, 2:40 AM ET - Jul 23, 12:40 PM ET
Iran claims new images are CIA officers in spy ring
President Trump disputes the Iranians' claim about the images, which they say are of men who recruited Iranian nationals to obtain information for the U.S.
Jul 23, 12:40 PM ET - Jul 23, 11:21 AM ET
Iran says it has arrested 17 spies working for CIA, some could face death penalty
The country has been locked in a conflict with the U.S. for months.
Jul 23, 11:21 AM ET - Jul 23, 8:48 AM ET
US sanctions squeeze Iran middle class, upend housing sector
Despite the economic upheaval, there have only been sporadic protests.
Jul 23, 8:48 AM ET - Jul 22, 10:02 PM ET
Iran says it arrested 17 Iranians allegedly recruited by CIA
Iran says the detained are Iranian nationals.
Jul 22, 10:02 PM ET - Jul 22, 7:37 PM ET
The Latest: Iran's FM says UK ship was traveling unsafely
Those detained are Iranian nationals.
Jul 22, 7:37 PM ET - Jul 22, 6:36 PM ET
President Trump denies Iran has captured 17 CIA spies
Iranian intelligence authorities said Monday they had arrested 17 spies hired by the U.S. government's Central Intelligence Agency.
Jul 22, 6:36 PM ET - Jul 22, 5:56 PM ET
US-Iran tensions escalates after Iran arrests 17 alleged spies
Relations between the countries are strained, and Iran has announced some of the alleged spies will be sentenced to death.
Jul 22, 5:56 PM ET - Jul 22, 4:36 PM ET
17 US spies captured by Iran could be sentenced to death
The 17 spies were hired by the U.S. government's Central Intelligence Agency.
Jul 22, 4:36 PM ET - Jul 22, 2:54 PM ET
Iran's supreme leader vows not to give up on Palestinians
Iran's state TV quotes supreme leader as saying country won't give up its stand on Palestine
Jul 22, 2:54 PM ET - Jul 22, 2:52 PM ET
Iran claims to have captured spies working for CIA
Plus, the British government has called an emergency meeting after newly released video shows Iranian commandos seizing a British oil tanker.
Jul 22, 2:52 PM ET - Jul 22, 12:17 AM ET
Iran releases video of the moment it seized a British tanker
Iranian officials say the vessel violated international maritime laws.
Jul 22, 12:17 AM ET - Jul 21, 1:45 PM ET
Audio shows UK navy trying to thwart Iran from seizing ship
The incident comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Jul 21, 1:45 PM ET - Jul 21, 1:41 PM ET
New video purportedly shows masked Iranian commandos rappelling onto the British flagged ship
British officials are warning Iran there could be serious consequences if they don't release the British ship or its crew.
Jul 21, 1:41 PM ET - Jul 21, 5:35 AM ET
Iran says its seizure of British ship a 'reciprocal' move
Iran's seizure of a British oil tanker was a response to Britain's role in impounding an Iranian supertanker first, senior officials said Saturday
Jul 21, 5:35 AM ET - Jul 21, 1:17 AM ET
New video shows moments when the Iranian Navy seized a British oil tanker
Iranian officials state the seizure of the British oil tanker Strait of Hormuz and its 23 crew members is due to violations of international maritime laws and claim they hit a fishing boat.
Jul 21, 1:17 AM ET - Jul 20, 2:53 PM ET
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seizes British-flagged, Liberian-flagged tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The British tanker was seized while in international waters, its owner said.
Jul 20, 2:53 PM ET - Jul 19, 10:14 PM ET
The Latest: Central Command says US intensifying air patrols
U.S. Central Command says the U.S. has intensified air patrols over the Strait of Hormuz in response to the Iranian seizure of a British tanker
Jul 19, 10:14 PM ET - Jul 19, 5:47 PM ET
Iran drone destroyed by US Navy assault ship
Tensions heighten as the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone just weeks after Iran attacked a U.S. oil tanker.
Jul 19, 5:47 PM ET - Jul 19, 5:02 PM ET
US destroys Iranian drone as tensions rise
Donald Trump announced the USS Boxer destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz after it came within 1,000 feet and "threatened the safety of the ship and its crew."
Jul 19, 5:02 PM ET - Jul 19, 1:11 PM ET
China calls on US to 'correct' Iran sanctions
China calls on Washington to 'correct' sanctions imposed on Chinese companies accused of helping Iran acquire materials for nuclear program
Jul 19, 1:11 PM ET - Jul 18, 9:54 PM ET
Trump says US Navy ship destroys Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said that the Navy amphibious assault ship USS Boxer destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz.
Jul 18, 9:54 PM ET - Jul 18, 8:26 PM ET
Trump says US Navy ship destroys Iranian drone
President Donald Trump said that the Navy amphibious assault ship USS Boxer destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz.
Jul 18, 8:26 PM ET - Jul 18, 8:14 PM ET
Iranian Revolutionary Guard seizes foreign oil tanker in Persian Gulf, state media says
Iran claims it has captured a foreign ship carrying 1 million liters of oil in the Persian Gulf.
Jul 18, 8:14 PM ET - Jul 18, 5:49 PM ET
Iran state TV: Iranian forces seize foreign oil tanker, crew
The Panamanian-flagged oil tanker MT Riah stopped transmitting its location.
Jul 18, 5:49 PM ET - Jul 17, 6:05 PM ET
Top diplomat: Iran must build missiles for defense
Iran's foreign minister says his country has no choice but to manufacture missiles for defense purposes
Jul 17, 6:05 PM ET - Jul 16, 9:00 AM ET
Iran state TV: 18 people die, 14 injured in road accidents
The report says 2 separate accidents happened on Tuesday.
Jul 16, 9:00 AM ET - Jul 15, 6:30 PM ET
Some Iranian women take off hijabs as hard-liners push back
For some women, the simple act of walking has become a display of defiance.
Jul 15, 6:30 PM ET - Jul 14, 9:10 PM ET
Iran says ready to negotiate if US lifts sanctions
"The moment you stop sanctions and bullying, we are ready," president says.
Jul 14, 9:10 PM ET - Jul 14, 1:08 AM ET
EU supports Iraq-proposed conference on US-Iran tensions
Regional conference would deal with rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Jul 14, 1:08 AM ET - Jul 12, 2:08 PM ET
Britain sending destroyer to Gulf amid Iranian threats
Britain claims Iran tried to interfere with a UK-flagged ship subsequently.
Jul 12, 2:08 PM ET - Jul 11, 11:32 AM ET
British warship prevents Iranian intercept at sea
A British warship stepped in to prevent an apparent attempt by five Iranian small boats to direct a British tanker towards Iranian waters.
Jul 11, 11:32 AM ET