World Jul 24 Iran slams interception by U.S. jet over Syria as ‘illegal’ Iranian officials have slammed the interception of an Iranian passenger plane by a U.S. fighter jet over Syria as “illegal,” threatening action against Washington over the incident. By Nasser Karimi, Associated Press
World Jun 30 Pompeo urges U.N. arms embargo on Iran’s `terrorist regime’ Pompeo said the United States' "overwhelming preference" is to have the council adopt the resolution. He indicated that if the resolution isn't approved, the U.S. will seek to re-impose U.N. sanctions. … By Edith M. Lederer, Matthew Lee, Associated Press
Politics Jun 29 Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump, Interpol rejects The prosecutor said Iran had asked Interpol to issue a "red notice" for Trump and 35 others. Interpol later said it wouldn't consider Iran's request, meaning Trump faces no danger of arrest. By Nasser Karimi, Associated Press
Politics Jun 24 WATCH: Pompeo holds news conference on the 2019 terrorism report The report cited a surge in extremist groups affiliating themselves with IS in Africa and Southeast Asia and said Iran continued to foment terrorism. By Matthew Lee, Associated Press
May 07 Senate fails to override Trump veto on Iran conflict By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Senate has failed to override a presidential veto of a bipartisan resolution declaring that President Donald Trump must get backing from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran. Continue reading
Mar 12 U.S. strikes Iran-backed group that hit Iraq base, officials say By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press One U.S. official says multiple strikes targeted Kataib Hezbollah weapons facilities inside Iraq. Continue reading
Mar 11 Congress acts to limit Trump on military action in Iran By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Defying a veto threat, Congress has approved a bipartisan measure to limit President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran. Continue reading
Feb 03 Iranian Americans fear ‘othering’ as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate By Noreen Nasir and Russell Contreras, Associated Press Iranian Americans across the U.S. say they are experiencing renewed anxiety since the U.S. and Iran traded threats and military strikes. Continue reading
Jan 14 Why the U.S.-Iran conflict should be driving gas prices higher, but isn’t By Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation Oil traders therefore have much reason to be nervous. But they aren’t. Continue reading