Jun 13 Iran launches scores of ballistic missiles in retaliation against Israel’s attack on Tehran By Jon Gambrell, Josef Federman, Julia Frankel, Associated Press Israel's ongoing airstrikes and intelligence operation and Iran's retaliation raised concerns about all-out war between the countries and propelled the region, already on edge, into even greater upheaval. Continue reading
Jun 13 Trump says Iran has ‘second chance’ to come to nuclear deal after Israel attacks Tehran By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump pressed on Iran as he met his national security team in the Situation Room to discuss the tricky path forward following Israel's devastating strikes, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to keep up for “as many days as… Continue reading
Jun 13 Live updates: Iran retaliates against Israel for strikes on nuclear sites By Associated Press Israel's ongoing attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, generals and scientists killed 78 people and wounded more that 320 on Friday, Iran's ambassador told the U.N. Security Council, but he said “the overwhelming majority” of victims were civilians. Continue reading
Jun 12 Israel attacks Tehran with explosions booming across Iran’s capital By Associated Press Explosions rang out across Iran’s capital as Israel claimed it was attacking the country. There was no immediate word on what was struck. Continue reading
Jun 12 Watch 5:22 Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear sites ‘could very well happen,’ Trump says By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn President Trump is downplaying the likelihood of an imminent Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear sites, but he's also warning Americans in the region to leave, citing the risk of conflict. His comments follow a vote by the U.N. nuclear watchdog… Continue watching
Jun 12 UN nuclear watchdog censures Iran, a move that could lead to restored sanctions By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The decision Thursday could lead to further tensions and set in motion an effort to restore United Nations sanctions on Tehran later this year. Continue reading
Jun 11 U.S. prepares to move nonessential personnel from Baghdad embassy due to potential regional unrest By Matthew Lee, Tara Copp, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The United States is drawing down the presence of people who are not deemed essential to operations in the Middle East due to the potential for regional unrest, the State Department and military said Wednesday. Continue reading
Jun 04 Iran’s supreme leader criticizes U.S. proposal in nuclear talks but doesn’t reject idea of a deal By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday described the U.S. proposal as "100% against the idea of 'we can,'" borrowing from an Iranian government slogan. He also insisted that Tehran needed to keep its ability to enrich uranium. Reaching a deal is… Continue reading
Jun 02 UN and Egyptian leaders meet with Iran to discuss nuclear program as enrichment continues By Lee Keath, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Iranian, Egyptian and U.N. leaders have met to discuss Iran’s nuclear program after the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Iran is increasing its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels. Continue reading
May 31 Iran increases stock of near weapons-grade uranium, UN nuclear agency says By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The report by the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency says that as of May 17, Iran has amassed 408.6 kilograms (900.8 pounds) of uranium enriched up to 60 percent. Continue reading