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William Burns, Biden's CIA Pick, Condemned Trump's 'Aggressive' Iran Policy
Burns and Jake Sullivan led a secret diplomatic channel to Tehran which eventually facilitated the Iran nuclear deal.
Iran Demands Global Condemnation of Alleged Israeli 'State Terror'
"Terrorists murdered an eminent Iranian scientist today," Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said.
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.
Iran Claims Victory Over U.S. After Allies Abandon Sanctions Effort
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Saturday the U.S. had reimposed international sanctions on Iran, but American allies disputed the announcement.
Biden Says Iran Closer to Nuclear Weapons Under Trump, Would Re-Enter Deal
Trump withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in 2018, claiming the deal was too lenient and vowing a re-negotiated agreement.
Europeans Remain 'United' With Russia and China to 'Preserve' Iran Deal
European diplomat Helga Maria Schmid said signatories aim to "ensure full implementation of the agreement despite current challenges."
Iran Unveils Missiles; Trump Administration to 'Snap Back' U.N. Sanctions
"We have made great progress in the field of strategic and deterrent weaponry," Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said.
China, Russia Plan Meeting to Avoid 'Confrontation' Between Iran, U.S.
Days after the United States lost a bid to extend a United Nations arms embargo on Iran, China and Russia agreed to a summit aimed at avoiding potential conflict between the U.S. and Tehran.
Iran Calls on Nuclear Deal Nations to 'Stand up to America'
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani specifically urged China and Russia to resist the American demand to extend restrictions.
Europeans Say Iran Violated Obama's Nuclear Accord, Britain Wants New Deal
U.N. sanctions may ultimately be reimposed on the nation.
Fox Anchor Questions Trump Iran Strategy, Noting Country 'More Aggressive'
"Instead of caving, Iran is moving step by step out of the nuclear deal and in recent months it hit six ships, attacked Saudi oil facilities and set fire to the U.S. embassy in Baghdad," Chris Wallace pointed out.
Fox News Commentators Blame Barack Obama For Tensions With Iran
"This moment right now is on Barack Obama, not Donald Trump," Fox News contributor Pete Hegseth said.
Trump Says Obama Designated Soleimani a Terrorist but 'Did Nothing'
The Obama administration sanctioned Soleimani in 2011 over his involvement in a plan to assassinate a Saudi diplomat in Washington, D.C.
Obama's Iran Nuclear Deal Was 'Disastrous,' Shah's Son Says
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled heir to the now-defunct Iranian throne, tells Newsweek that the bloody unrest in his home country can only be solved by removing the regime in Tehran.
Don't Let Trump's Impeachment Undermine a Deal With North Korea
Trump may see a deal with Kim as his best chance for a major victory. But fallout from our domestic politics is so toxic it might scuttle the agreement—no matter its terms. This would be a massive mistake.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mocks 'Confused' U.S. After Trump Negotiation Claims
"These contradictory remarks are either a sign of their confused policies or is a trick to confuse the other side," Ali Khamenei said Tuesday.
Trump's Iran Campaign Will Only Unite Country: Former Qatari PM
Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al-Thani said Iranians won't crack under American economic pressure, and will look to play the long game instead.
Russia Condemns U.S. 'Provocation' of Iran As 'Absolutely Unacceptable'
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said American pressure on the Iran nuclear deal is designed to create a pretense for conflict.
Ex-UK Diplomat Called Trump's Iran Deal Withdrawal 'Diplomatic Vandalism'
"It's not news that the U.S. and UK differ in how to ensure Iran is never able to acquire a nuclear weapon," a spokesman for the UK Foreign Office said.
Iran Threatens to Execute Suspected U.S. Spies
Tehran says it has arrested dozens of spies who it claims worked in state military and nuclear bodies.
Iranian VP Insists 'Establishing Peace and Security' Is 'First Priority'
"Iranian people have proved over the past 40 years that they are ready to pay for safeguarding national identity, territorial integrity, freedom, independence and Islamic establishment," Masoumeh Ebtekar said.
Iranian Official Calls On World to Unite Against 'Savage Monster' U.S.
"The U.S. has destabilized security of the international system through unilateralism and extra-terrestrial sanctions," Ali Shamkhani said.
Iran Says Donald Trump Can't Be Trusted to Make the Deal He Wants
"The entire world recognizes the U.S. as a country reneging on its promises," President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday.
What Is Enriched Uranium and Why Does Iran Want More of It?
Enriched uranium is required to produce nuclear power, but at a higher level of enrichment it can also be used to build nuclear weapons.
Iran to Announce 'Unlimited Increase' In Uranium Enrichment
"The Iranians should understand very clearly that we will continue to take actions that deter Iran from engaging in this kind of behavior," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.
Bolton Says There's 'No Reason' for Iran to Walk Away From Nuclear Deal
"That's a very serious issue if they continue to do that," Trump's national security adviser warned.
Former Bush Aide Shocked at Iran Troop Deployment Plan
"We are actually considering escalating with Iran in a war that would further destabilize the region and unleash God knows what in terms of chaos in a very troubled region already," Elise Jordan said.
Is Iran Trying to Drive a Wedge Between Europe and the United States?
Washington has been at odds with Europe over Iran since the Trump administration abandoned the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran: Bolton, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE Want Conflict
"They have all shown an interest in dragging the United States into a conflict," Javad Zarif told Fox News Sunday. "I do not believe that President Trump wants to do that. I believe that President Trump ran on a campaign promise of not bringing the United States into another war."
Russia Accuses U.S. of Arrogance Over Iran Oil Waivers
"The rest of the world sees perfectly well that Washington's policy is getting increasingly aggressive and reckless," a Russian Foreign Ministry statement said.