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March 15, 2024 at 7:42 PM

US, G-7 allies warn Iran to back off deal to provide Russia ballistic missiles or face new sanctions

The United States and allies are warning Iran that major Western economies will pile new sanctions on Tehran if it moves forward with an emerging plan to provide ballistic missiles to Russia for its war with Ukraine
March 15, 2024 at 7:42 PM
March 13, 2024 at 11:17 AM

4,000-year-old lipstick discovered in Iran believed to be the world's oldest: Study

The 2001 flooding of the Halil River Valley in Iran exhumed ancient ruins from what is believed to be the Bronze Age Marḫaši civilization.
March 13, 2024 at 11:17 AM
4,000-year-old lipstick discovered in Iran believed to be the world's oldest: Study
March 13, 2024 at 2:14 AM

Iran, Russia and China show off their ships in a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman

China, Iran and Russia have begun a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, a crucial waterway near the mouth of the Persian Gulf
March 13, 2024 at 2:14 AM
Iran, Russia and China will show off their marine capabilities in a joint naval drill
March 9, 2024 at 3:50 AM

Iran is responsible for the 'physical violence' that killed Mahsa Amini in 2022, UN probe finds

A U.N. fact-finding mission says Iran is responsible for the “physical violence” that led to the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 and sparked nationwide protests against the country’s mandatory headscarf laws and its ruling theocracy
March 9, 2024 at 3:50 AM
Iran responsible for 'physical violence' that killed Mahsa Amini in 2022, UN finds
March 7, 2024 at 2:14 PM

A fire in an oil refinery in Iran kills 1 person and injures 3

Iranian state media say a fire at an oil refinery in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas has killed at least one person and injured three
March 7, 2024 at 2:14 PM
A fire in an oil refinery in Iran kills 1 person and injures 3
February 23, 2024 at 2:31 PM

US not ruling out retaliation against Iran-backed groups after attacks on soldiers in Middle East

The U.S. has the right to retaliate after American forces were attacked at least 13 times in the last week by Iran-backed groups, Biden said
February 23, 2024 at 2:31 PM
US not ruling out retaliation against Iran-backed groups after attacks on soldiers
1 month ago

On 45th anniversary of Islamic Revolution, modern-day Iran grapples with complex history with US: Reporter's notebook

The 45th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution this year drew hundreds of thousands of supporters of the Iranian regime to Tehran.
1 month ago
Modern-day Iran struggles with complex history with US: Reporter's notebook
1 month ago

Iran celebrates anniversary of 1979 Islamic Revolution

Iran is celebrating the 45th anniversary of its Islamic Revolution that installed Ayatollah Khomeini as the country's supreme leader.
1 month ago
Iran celebrates anniversary of 1979 Islamic Revolution
1 month ago

Iran celebrates 45th anniversary of Islamic Revolution

Thousands of Iranians flooded the streets chanting "death to America" and "death to Israel," during the celebrations of the revolution that installed Ayatollah Khomeini as Iran's supreme leader.
1 month ago
Iran celebrates 45th anniversary of Islamic Revolution
1 month ago

US plans more military action against militants

A White House advisor says "this was the beginning of our response." ABC News' James Longman reports.
1 month ago
US plans more military action against militants
1 month ago

‘There will be more action’ in response to the killing of 3 US troops: Sullivan

George Stephanopoulos interviews White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on “This Week.”
1 month ago
‘There will be more action’ in response to the killing of 3 US troops: Sullivan
1 month ago

US launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports on the latest in the U.S. airstrikes on “This Week.”
1 month ago
US launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
2 months ago

US and UK lead new large-scale airstrikes against targets in Yemen

At least 36 strikes in 13 locations were launched in response to Iranian-backed Houthi drones and missiles threatening international ships in the region.
2 months ago
US and UK lead new large-scale airstrikes against targets in Yemen
2 months ago

US launches retaliatory airstrikes in Syria and Iraq

Iran-backed militias and Iranian military units in Iraq and Syria were targeted.
2 months ago
US launches retaliatory airstrikes in Syria and Iraq
2 months ago

US retaliates after deadly drone attack in Jordan

U.S. officials said retaliatory U.S. airstrikes began Friday in Syria and Iraq for the deadly drone strike that killed three American soldiers and wounded at least 47 other service members.
2 months ago
US retaliates after deadly drone attack in Jordan
2 months ago

US retaliates against Iran-backed militants

Our panel reacts to rising tensions in the Middle East and later, the closing arguments in the Jennifer Crumbley case.
2 months ago
US retaliates against Iran-backed militants
2 months ago

Breaking down the US retaliation in Middle East

ABC News' Stephanie Ramos spoke with ABC News contributor Colonel Steve Ganyard about the U.S. military’s retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria.
2 months ago
Breaking down the US retaliation in Middle East
2 months ago

US officially blames Iran-backed group for drone strike, clearing way for retaliation

Officials say to expect a series of U.S. strikes against multiple targets.
2 months ago
US officially blames Iran-backed group for drone strike, clearing way for retaliation
2 months ago

Biden says he's decided on response to Iran over deadly drone attack

An Iran-backed group in Iraq said it would suspend attacks on U.S. forces
2 months ago
Biden says he's decided on response to Iran over deadly drone attack
2 months ago

US IDs group responsible for Jordan base attack

The Pentagon is readying a counterattack against the Iranian-backed militants.
2 months ago
US IDs group responsible for Jordan base attack
2 months ago

US readying response to deadly drone strike in Middle East

Plus, the heated Capitol Hill exchange involving META founder Mark Zuckerburg and a virtual check-in from an old friend on "Sesame Street."
2 months ago
US readying response to deadly drone strike in Middle East
2 months ago

US mobilizing key components in retaliation following Jordan drone attack

President Joe Biden has linked Iran to arming militant groups suspected in the attack that killed three U.S. service members, but it is unclear who or where the target will be.
2 months ago
US mobilizing key components in retaliation following Jordan drone attack
2 months ago

Biden prepares to retaliate for deadly drone response in Jordan

President Joe Biden said he's decided how the U.S. is going to respond to the drone attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan by Iran-backed militants that killed three American soldiers.
2 months ago
Biden prepares to retaliate for deadly drone response in Jordan
2 months ago

US readies retaliatory strikes for drone attack by Iran-backed militants

Officials said they would play out "over the course of several days."
2 months ago
What we know about Biden's planned retaliation after drone strike
2 months ago

US preps retaliatory strikes for drone attack by Iran-backed militants

The U.S. response to a drone attack that killed three American service members in Jordan will be carried out "over the course of several days" and strike "multiple targets," a U.S. official said.
2 months ago
US preps retaliatory strikes for drone attack by Iran-backed militants
2 months ago

Biden decides on how to respond after drone attack kills 3 US service members

Retired four-star general Joseph L. Votel joins "The Big Story" to discuss what an American retaliation would mean for the Middle East region.
2 months ago
Biden decides on how to respond after drone attack kills 3 US service members
2 months ago

US to respond to deadly drone strike in Jordan

And our panel reacts to Elon Musk’s company, Neuralink, futuristic new developments in tech, which he says it has implanted a chip in a human brain.
2 months ago
US to respond to deadly drone strike in Jordan
2 months ago

US vows retaliation for attack on American service members

ABC News' Selina Wang, Marcus Moore and Mick Mulroy speak on the U.S. response to the recent attack on American service members.
2 months ago
US vows retaliation for attack on American service members
2 months ago

Middle East braces for US response to attack on Jordan base

Three U.S. soldiers were killed in the attack on Sunday.
2 months ago
Middle East braces for US response to attack on Jordan base
2 months ago

What to know about Tower 22, the US base in Jordan struck in deadly drone attack

Sunday's drone attack on the U.S. base in Jordan known as Tower 22 has highlighted a little-known mission in the desert area just one mile south of the border with Syria
2 months ago
What to know about Tower 22, the US base in Jordan struck in deadly drone attack
2 months ago

US service members identified in deadly drone attack in Jordan

President Joe Biden faces immense pressure and is weighing his options to retaliate after Iran-backed militants killed three service members and wounded more than 40 others.
2 months ago
US service members identified in deadly drone attack in Jordan
2 months ago

3 US service members dead after drone strike by Iran-backed group

The Pentagon has released the identities of three service members who were killed after a drone strike by an Iran-backed group.
2 months ago
3 US service members dead after drone strike by Iran-backed group
2 months ago

Secretary of State Blinken delivers remarks after drone attack

Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke after three U.S. service members were killed in Jordan by an Iranian-backed militia drone attack.
2 months ago
Secretary of State Blinken delivers remarks after drone attack
2 months ago

John Kirby talks attack by Iranian militants that killed 3 US soldiers

The White House's national security spokesman discusses a proportionate response to the incident and a timeline as to when it could take place.
2 months ago
John Kirby talks attack by Iranian militants that killed 3 US soldiers
2 months ago

3 US troops killed, dozens injured in drone attack in Jordan

Iran-backed militants killed three American service members and wounded 34 others in a drone attack in Jordan on Sunday, U.S. officials said.
2 months ago
3 US troops killed, dozens injured in drone attack in Jordan
2 months ago

As Biden vows retaliation after drone strike kills US troops, Republicans push for bigger response

Congressional leaders on Sunday mourned three American service members killed in a drone strike in Jordan and called for retaliation
2 months ago
As Biden vows retaliation after US troop deaths, Republicans push for bigger response
2 months ago

Iran denies involvement in deadly attack on US base, ministry says

Nasser Kanaani, an Iranian ministry spokesperson, on Monday said accusations that Iran was behind the attack amounted to a "repetition of baseless accusations."
2 months ago
Iran denies involvement in deadly attack on US base, ministry says
2 months ago

3 US troops killed in hostile fire attack by Iran-backed militants

The U.S. has vowed retaliation after Iranian-backed militants killed three American service personnel and left dozens severely injured in a drone attack.
2 months ago
3 US troops killed in hostile fire attack by Iran-backed militants
2 months ago

ABC News exclusive: Gen. CQ Brown, America's top military official, talks Iran, Israel, Trump and more

Gen. CQ Brown Jr., the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has had a busy start in the wake of the Israel-Hamas War
2 months ago
ABC News exclusive: America's top military officer talks Iran, Israel, Trump and more
2 months ago

Growing fears of rising conflict between US and Iran-backed militants

ABC News’ chief global affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz spoke with Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown Jr. on the growing fears of regional escalation between the US and Iran-backed militants.
2 months ago
Growing fears of rising conflict between US and Iran-backed militants
2 months ago

Iranian activists go on hunger strike over execution of protester Mohammad Ghobadlou

Mohammad Ghobadlou, 23, was executed in Iran on Tuesday.
2 months ago
Iranian activists launch hunger strike over execution of protester
2 months ago

US airstrikes continue against Iran-backed militias in Iraq

Iran's foreign minister says the threat of a wider conflict will remain if the U.S. continues to back Israel.
2 months ago
US airstrikes continue against Iran-backed militias in Iraq
2 months ago

Iran's top diplomat says risk of war in the Middle East 'has gone up,' blames US

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian spoke exclusively with ABC's Martha Raddatz.
2 months ago
Iran's top diplomat says risk of war in the Middle East 'has gone up,' blames US
2 months ago

New US airstrikes target Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, Iraq

CENTCOM announced another strike in Yemen targeting two Houthi anti-ship missiles while a separate operation targeted three sites in Iraq in retaliation for attacks on American troops over the weekend
2 months ago
New US airstrikes target Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, Iraq
2 months ago

US stages retaliatory airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, officials say

U.S. personnel suffered brain injuries in a ballistic missile attack Sunday.
2 months ago
US stages retaliatory airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq: Officials
2 months ago

Iran foreign minister slams US over drone strikes

ABC News' Martha Raddatz speaks with Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian as the U.S. and its allies continue to strike Houthi targets in the Middle East.
2 months ago
Iran foreign minister slams US over drone strikes
2 months ago

US launches airstrikes against militias in Iraq

The airstrikes are in retaliation to an attack targeting Al-Assad Airbase by Iranian-backed militia this past weekend.
2 months ago
US launches airstrikes against militias in Iraq
2 months ago

Latest on US service members following Iran-backed missile attack

Two U.S. service members suffered traumatic brain injuries when at least 17 missiles struck the Al-Assad airbase in Iraq, officials said.
2 months ago
Latest on US service members following Iran-backed missile attack
2 months ago

US forces attacked by Iran-backed militants

According to the Pentagon, several American personnel are being evaluated for possible traumatic brain injuries after a missile barrage against a base in Iraq.
2 months ago
US forces attacked by Iran-backed militants
2 months ago

Attack on American Airbase in Iraq

A top White House official says the administration is taking the incident very seriously and several service personnel are being evaluated for brain injuries.
2 months ago
Attack on American Airbase in Iraq