US Iran Rift
Weapons deployed on Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa near the Strait of Hormuz — a globally vital shipping lane.
Published 3 days ago
Surge comes a day after US issued Iran-related sanctions, targeting entities including for the first time a Chinese independent refinery.
Updated 21 Mar, 2025 11:14am
Iran's foreign ministry has said it will conduct a “thorough assessment” before responding to the letter.
Updated 20 Mar, 2025 11:40pm
UAE presidential adviser delivers Trump’s letter to Tehran.
Updated 13 Mar, 2025 10:00am
State Dept says "Iraq’s energy transition provides opportunities for US companies".
Published 09 Mar, 2025 03:08pm
“The insistence of some bully governments on negotiations is not to resolve issues, but to dominate and impose their own expectations," says Iran's supreme leader.
Published 08 Mar, 2025 08:46pm
"I hope ... to negotiate because if we have to go in militarily, it’s going to be a terrible thing for them," says US president; Iran says no talks with US under "maximum pressure" policy.
Updated 07 Mar, 2025 08:56pm
Thousands gather across country as Tehran marks anniversary of 1979 overthrow of Reza Pahlavi.
Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:52am
“We have to plan calmly and patiently. When the policies of the other side are announced, we act accordingly,” Takht-Ravanchi says.
Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:17pm
US President Joe Biden has blamed “radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq” for the strike.
Published 29 Jan, 2024 11:19am
"We have not lifted any of our sanctions on Iran, and Iran is not receiving any sanctions relief," US State Dept says.
Updated 13 Sep, 2023 09:55am
Court ruling says $30m are to be paid to plaintiffs in material and moral damages, $300m in punitive damages.
Published 26 Aug, 2023 10:02pm
Convergence of interest is bringing Iran and the US closer, which can help prevent the global crude oil markets from getting red hot.
Updated 21 Aug, 2023 09:42am
The US government has dismissed reports it is seeking an interim deal with Iran.
Published 16 Jun, 2023 05:03pm
Tehran says “unintended fluctuations” during the enrichment process “may have occurred”.
Updated 01 Mar, 2023 10:00am
General Amirali Hajizadeh says Iran is “now able to hit American ships at a distance of 2,000 kilometres”.
Published 25 Feb, 2023 05:50pm
“The Americans think whichever country they impose sanctions on, it will be stopped, their perception is a wrong one," President Raisi says.
Published 15 Sep, 2022 04:48pm
Mossad chief David Barnea will be visiting Washington in a week, official says.
Updated 29 Aug, 2022 07:50am
"We will try to solve the problems and differences through the talks," Iranian FM says.
Updated 26 Jun, 2022 08:00am
Ned Price says EU envoy has served as a go-between; Tehran seeking guarantees no Washington govt will undo 2015 deal in future.
Updated 16 Jun, 2022 08:03am
Resistance will work and will force the enemy to retreat, says Iranian president.
Updated 12 Jun, 2022 07:41am
Iran has removed 27 surveillance cameras used to monitor its nuclear programme.
Published 09 Jun, 2022 11:46pm
Says step proves current US administration uses every opportunity to make baseless accusations, put pressure on Iranian people.
Updated 01 Apr, 2022 08:16am
Fighter jets from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and Israel fly alongside the strategic bomber.
Updated 01 Nov, 2021 09:07am
Tehran, nuclear deal partners seeking date for Vienna talks.
Updated 30 Oct, 2021 09:50am
“The Americans truly have no shame on the nuclear issue,” says the country's supreme leader.
Updated 29 Aug, 2021 10:11am
Washington gave an upbeat assessment of the opening session.
Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:29am
US State Department spokesman Ned Price calls Vienna talks a “healthy step forward”.
Updated 03 Apr, 2021 09:49am
US authorities say strikes were carried out on President Biden's instructions in response to recent attacks on US troops in Iraq.
Updated 26 Feb, 2021 05:34pm
Russia expresses sympathy for Tehran’s position.
Updated 12 Feb, 2021 08:52am
