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Iranian tanker headed to Lebanon, not Turkey

The Adrian Darya, formerly called Grace 1, was now headed for the southeastern Turkish port of Iskenderun, tracking site Marine Traffic showed.

Zarif: US must honor nuclear deal if it wants talks

Channel 13: Netanyahu tried to scuttle a Trump-Iranian meeting

Iran hangs man convicted of murdering Imam

Mohammad Khorsand, who had been Imam of Friday prayers in Kazeroon since 2007, had been attending a Ramadan ceremony when he was attacked.

Trump’s got a ‘good feeling’ about Iran? Netanyahu should be nervous

The possibility of face-to-face talks or even a photo opportunity between leaders of two nations that have been iconic foes for four decades would almost seem like a fantasy scenario.

Iran's Rouhani says no talks with Trump unless sanctions are lifted

Rouhani said Iran was always ready to hold talks. "But first the US should act by lifting all illegal, unjust and unfair sanctions imposed on Iran."

Iran sanctions U.S. think tank for combating Tehran’s nuclear program

The clerical regime lashed out at FDD, accusing the think tank of “spreading lies, lobbyism, [and] propaganda against Iran,” according to a report in state-controlled Mehr news agency

New Iranian tanker headed to Syria in violation of US sanctions - Report

“The vessel is now headed to Dubai, where it will refuel before beginning a months-long journey around the horn of Africa, through the Mediterranean and to the shores of Syria.”

Iranian official: Signing the 2015 Obama-era nuclear deal was a mistake

The official claimed that the people of Iran also agree with him in thinking that signing the agreement was a mistake.

Iranian women released from jail following arrest at men's soccer match

In the Islamic Republic of Iran, women are banned from entering a stadium where a men's soccer match is taking place.

U.S. bid to seize Iranian tanker halts its release from Gibraltar

The Grace 1 oil tanker was seized by Royal Marine commandos in a landing in darkness off the coast of the British overseas territory on July 4.

Mike Pompeo warns 'the clock is ticking' on end of U.N. sanctions on Iran

"The clock is ticking. Time remaining before the UN arms embargo on Iran expires and Qasem Soleimani’s travel ban ends," Pompeo tweeted.

Has Ebrahim Raisi been tagged as Iran’s next Supreme Leader?

Raisi is viewed as hardline and there would be major implications for the US and Israel if he succeeds Khamenei as opposed to some more reform-minded candidates.

Would China sanction Iran to stop an Israeli attack? - analysis

China may continue to send oil to Iran even once it goes beyond 20% uranium enrichment

Iran condemns UK during meeting with Oman's foreign minister

Iran has already seized a UK tanker in response and London has said it will attempt to protect its ships from more Iranian harassment.

UK's Hunt says Iran may be on "dangerous path" after seizing tanker

"Our reaction will be considered but robust."

Iran says it has photographic proof U.S. didn't down its drone

Trump said on Thursday that the drone had flown to within 1,000 yards (914 meters) of the U.S. warship Boxer and had ignored "multiple calls to stand down".

Zarif: US playing with fire

United States is generally required to allow access to the United Nations for foreign diplomats. But Washington says it can deny visas for "security, terrorism, and foreign policy" reasons.

Iran’s hard-to-attack underground nuke facility part of increasing threat

Think tank report says Iran exploited JCPOA loopholes at Fordow

Steinitz: Iran is playing the Europeans as 'suckers'

Pence: Tehran should not confuse restraint with a lack of resolve

Iran draws the line, says Vienna is 'last chance' to save nuclear deal

Friday's meeting in Vienna between the remaining signatories of the nuclear deal was the "last chance" to save the accord, Iranian officials claimed.

Trump’s Iran decision is a transformational moment - analysis

The decision not to strike was criticized for indecisiveness, and not projecting strength, but it could be a pivotal moment.

Int’l financial group: Iran must comply with anti-terror oversight by Oct.

FATF holds fire on Iran in as region heats up.

Trump's Iran policy: What are his critics and supporters saying?

Iran is reeling from increased sanctions and other forms of pressure, and is lashing out before it realizes the error of its ways. Is everyone convinced?

Iran says it refrained from shooting down U.S. plane with 35 on board - Tasnim news

U.N. officials: U.S. planning a 'tactical assault' in Iran

The military action under consideration would be an aerial bombardment of an Iranian facility linked to its nuclear program, the officials further claimed.