US Iran Rift
"Nothing will come out of talking to the US," says Iran's supreme leader.
Updated 04 Nov, 2019 08:19am
The Pentagon declines to comment about the cyber strike.
Published 16 Oct, 2019 10:44am
No word from Saudi Arabia on the reported attack.
Published 11 Oct, 2019 12:07pm
Asked point-blank if he ordered the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, MBS says: "Absolutely not. This was a heinous crime."
Updated 30 Sep, 2019 04:44pm
The alternative — of tensions boiling over — paints a grim scenario for the entire region.
Updated 28 Sep, 2019 09:16am
The premier says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had also asked him to talk to Rouhani.
Updated 25 Sep, 2019 05:34pm
“As long as Iran's menacing behavior continues sanctions will not be lifted, they will be tightened," says Trump.
Published 25 Sep, 2019 12:00am
Iranian government spokesman doesn't specify when the Swedish-owned vessel will be allowed to set sail.
Published 23 Sep, 2019 08:03pm
"It is essential for us to take part in the UN General Assembly and talk at various levels," says Iranian president.
Published 23 Sep, 2019 01:40pm
"Data are consistent with a cyber attack or unplanned technical incident on affected networks."
Published 21 Sep, 2019 11:08pm
slamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Major General Hossein Salami says Iran is “ready for any type of scenario”.
Updated 22 Sep, 2019 07:58am
Pentagon chief says the US will send military reinforcements to the Gulf region at the request of Saudi Arabia and UAE.
Published 21 Sep, 2019 12:22pm
Says we don't want war but won't blink to defend our territory.
Published 19 Sep, 2019 11:34pm
“There are many options. There’s the ultimate option and there are options that are a lot less than that," says Trump.
Published 19 Sep, 2019 11:12am
Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it will join the same coalition.
Published 19 Sep, 2019 11:02am
Trump gives no explanation in a brief Twitter post announcing the order for an increase in sanctions on Iran.
Updated 19 Sep, 2019 08:28am
The Iranians have made a timely shift towards China.
Updated 19 Sep, 2019 11:15am
“The attack was launched from the north and unquestionably sponsored by Iran.”
Updated 18 Sep, 2019 09:38pm
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday said that full production will be restored by month's end.
Published 18 Sep, 2019 11:07am
"The policy of ‘maximum pressure’ against the Iranian nation is worthless," says Khamenei.
Updated 18 Sep, 2019 08:47am
A day after saying US was “locked and loaded” to respond to the incident, Trump says there is “no rush” to do so.
Updated 17 Sep, 2019 09:00pm
Iran calls the US claims “maximum lies”, threatens American forces in the region.
Updated 16 Sep, 2019 09:27pm
"I’ll allow the president (Trump) to announce a meeting or a non-meeting," says Kellyanne Conway.
Updated 16 Sep, 2019 08:24am
“All American bases and their aircraft carriers around Iran up to 2,000km away are within the range of our missiles.”
Published 15 Sep, 2019 11:09pm
White House adviser says the attacks "did not help" prospects for a meeting during UNGA but leaves the possibility open.
Published 15 Sep, 2019 09:37pm
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo directly blamed Iran for the attack, without offering evidence to support his claim.
Updated 15 Sep, 2019 04:57pm
The pre-dawn strikes follow earlier cross-border attacks on Saudi oil installations and on oil tankers in Gulf waters.
Updated 15 Sep, 2019 01:37pm
China’s agreement to massively finance Iran’s development is an extension of its Belt and Road Initiative.
Published 15 Sep, 2019 07:37am
Hassan Rouhani's remarks signal approval of President Donald Trump's abrupt dismissal of John Bolton.
Published 11 Sep, 2019 01:41pm
"The president has made clear, he is happy to take a meeting with no preconditions," says Mnuchin.
Updated 11 Sep, 2019 05:16pm
