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Iran Rejects Report Al Qaeda's Number 2 Was Killed in Tehran
The New York Times reported that Abu Muhammad al-Masri had been killed by two Israeli assassins on a motorcycle in August.
Iranians Cheer Biden Win, Want End to Sanctions and Threats But Fear Future
Residents of Tehran shared with Newsweek their hopes, fears and stories of fireworks in response to former Vice President Joe Biden's projected victory, a development they hope will end an era of crushing "maximum pressure" against Iran.
Iran Uranium Levels Raise Nuclear Concerns, but Tehran Touts Transparency
Iran now has a stockpile of low-enriched uranium some 12 times larger than is allowed under the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran's Rouhani Says Trump Was an Obstacle to Relations With Neighbors
The president said Iran would look to expand ties with neighbors once Trump is out of office, and claimed victory over the White House's "maximum pressure" campaign.
Russia, Iran Reach Out to Back Syria, U.S. Doubles Down on Sanctions
Russia and Iran support Syria's efforts to bring back refugees, but President Bashar al-Assad said sanctions and insurgents are making it difficult, especially as the country's economy suffers a deep crisis compounded by COVID-19.
Biden Tells France's Macron He Wants to Cooperate on Iran Policy
"The new U.S. administration should reconsider its inhumane behaviors toward other countries," Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said.
Biden and Iran Both Want Nuclear Deal, Here's What Stands In Their Way
Iran expects the United States not only to return to its international obligations under the nuclear deal, but to pay for its violations, and time may be running out for what's left the agreement.
Consistency on U.S. Policy in Middle East is More Essential than Ever
Successful management of U.S. interests and maintenance of U.S. leadership requires consistent policy and a belief among local leaders that they can't just browbeat one administration and move on to the next.
While the U.S. Awaits a New President, Other Countries Face Pressure to Act
While the U.S. waits for a new administration to take office, China, Iran and Turkey find themselves under pressure to act.
Will Biden Pivot on Iran?
Biden and his top advisers have already signaled that they plan to take a substantially more accommodating tack toward Tehran.
Why Iran's Ayatollahs may be the Biggest Winners of a Biden Presidency
Let us hope Biden does not return America to the inadequate Iran Deal, setting the region back on a path to war.
Iran Warns 'Trump's Gone in 70 Days' as U.S. Prepares New Sanctions
Axios reported Sunday that the Trump administration wants to apply new sanctions to Iran each week until the end of the president's term.
As Biden Nears Presidency, Israeli Minister Says Iran Policy Could Mean War
Settlements Minister Tzachi Hanegbi appears to have fired the starting gun for anti-Iran nuclear deal pressure from Israel.
Iran Travels West, Builds Leftist Latin America Ties Amid U.S. Vote Woes
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif set out for Venezuela, Cuba and Bolivia, but the U.S. Western Hemisphere assistant secretary dismissed the trip, saying "their dealings together underscore their lack of legitimacy."
Iran Denies China Deal Talks Suspended Until the U.S. Has a New President
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed reports that discussions with China over the so-called 25-year deal have been suspended while the world waits for the results of the U.S. election.
How the U.S. Can Prevent Iran from Stationing ICBMs in Venezuela
If we want to prevent the next Cuban Missile Crisis, we must continue with the financial pressure on Iran and add diplomatic and intelligence layers to these efforts.
What World Is Saying About US Election as Both Sides Indicate They Won
With no definite end in sight to the race between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, the world watches on, captivated yet with many hesitant to comment on the uncertain situation.
Iran Shows Off Long-range Missile System That Will 'Shake' Enemy When Fired
"Our enemies are facing a decline in power, and with each passing day, the slope of this decline is accelerating," Revolutionary Guard commander Major General Hossein Salami set beside a new missile launch system.
Iran Seeks Biden Return to Nuclear Deal—But Trust Will Be Hard to Rebuild
Biden has vowed to restore the JCPOA, but some of Trump's actions are irreversible.
Lindsey Graham Tells Voters to Stop Reading 'Triggered' Twitter, Watch Fox
Graham said Saturday that Twitter moderators believe the Department of Homeland Security is more of a threat than the ayatollah of Iran.
Senator Says Trump's Voter Fraud Claims Are Exactly What Russia, Iran Want
In an interview with 'Firing Line,' Maine Senator Angus King criticized Trump for raising doubts about the U.S. election.
Iran Says Macron Encourages Violence By Defending Muhammad Cartoons
Macron is embroiled in accusations of Islamophobia after refusing to condemn cartoons considered blasphemous by some Muslims.
Iran Boosts Border Defense from Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict, Israel, ISIS
"Air defense units in the northwestern region have been strengthened and more will be added if needed," Iranian Army commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said.
Iran Blasts U.S. 'Hostility' As Sanctions Hit Oil Industry Already Targeted
"The U.S. has out-sanctioned itself," Iranian mission to the United Nations spokesperson Alireza Miryousefi told Newsweek after President Donald Trump's latest sanctions hit energy industries already subject to restrictions.
Iran Says 'Not Interested' in Debate After Biden Warns It 'Will Pay Price'
"We have repeatedly stated that Iran does not interfere in other countries' elections," Iranian mission to the United Nations spokesperson Alireza Miryousefi told Newsweek.
Trump's Harsh Sanctions on COVID-Stricken Iran Leave Diplomatic Wreckage
After years of 'maximum pressure', the political narrative in Iran is beginning to favor local hardliners, forecasted to win the presidency in June. Trump may have pre-emptively torpedoed American diplomacy for the next Administration.
Dems Criticize Trump Admin for 'False Equivalences' Between Iran and Russia
"The truth is simple—only Russia has both the capability and intent to significantly disrupt our election," Senator Chris Murphy said.
O'Brien Says China Tried to Hack Voters, China Says It 'Doesn't Interfere'
"China doesn't export ideology, interfere in other countries' domestic affairs, seek to alter others' systems, or intend to have ideological confrontation with the United States or any other country," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said.
Proud Boys Say 'This Means War' Following Iran Voter Intimidation Threats
Chairman Enrique Tarrio said whatever bomb gets dropped on Iran "better have the Proud Boys' name etched on it."
Iran Election Meddling Report Is a 'Desperate' U.S. Attempt: Official
DNI John Ratcliffe said Wednesday that Iran had obtained voter information and sent threatening emails to undermine the Trump campaign.