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Iranian response to Trump's summit proposal reflects internal politics

"Respect for the great nation of Iran, the reduction of hostilities, and America's return to the JCPOA, will smooth the path past the current rocky relations."

Senior Iranian official: Trump's threat the 'empty words' of a 'charlatan'

"The statement that he made was not on the level of diplomacy, but the speech of a charlatan... in the international arena he is famous for his corruption."

Iranian general: Trump's threats are 'psychological warfare'

"We will not abandon our revolutionary principles and beliefs, and faced with those who seek our ill, we will remain steadfast and strong,"

Iran vows to sell as much oil as it can in face of U.S. sanctions

"It would be a mistake to think the U.S. economic war against Iran will have no impact," Eshaq Jahangiri, an Iranian politician said.

Iran vows to sell as much oil as it can in face of U.S. sanctions

"It would be a mistake to think the U.S. economic war against Iran will have no impact," Eshaq Jahangiri, an Iranian politician said.

Iran dealt new set back with Austrian Airlines cancelling flights

Austrian Airlines said it cancelled its service to the Iranian cities, starting in September, according to the airline trade website Aviation Tribune.

Report: Germany considers Iranian bid to withdraw 300 million euros cash

Washington has announced new sanctions on Iran and ordered all countries to stop buying Iranian oil by November and foreign firms to stop doing business there or face US blacklists.

Rouhani to Swiss president: Israel is 'illegitimate'

"Iran considers the Zionist regime illegitimate and its actions in the region aggressive and condemnatory."

Iran will respect nuclear deal if its interests preserved, Rouhani says

Rouhani also said U.S. attempts to pressure its allies to stop buying Iranian oil exports are "exaggerated" and could never be put in place.

Liberman eggs on Iranian protestors: Where is your money?

In recent days, as the rial has plunged, demonstrators have taken to the streets in Iran angrily protesting that the regime is investing in Syria, Hezbollah and Hamas, but not at home.

Pompeo warns Iran, hopes military force will never be needed

Iran will face the "wrath of the entire world" if it continues to pursue nuclear weapons, the US Secretary of State said in an interview Saturday.

Cutting off Iran’s 'road to the sea' in Syria

A US official claims Israel struck Iranian-backed Iraqi militia in Syria, and now Tehran must think twice about moving fighters across the porous border.

On Twitter, Iranians condemn, support arrest of alleged spy Gonen Segev

"Perhaps it will be difficult for you to believe, but Netanyahu is also our spy," one tweet reads. "Didn't you see that he wanted to solve our water crisis?"

Iran's president to visit Switzerland, Austria amid nuclear deal row

The Swiss government said Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif would attend meetings on July 2 and 3 with four Swiss cabinet members, including President Alain Berset.

U.N.: Parts of missiles fired at Saudi Arabia came from Iran

The United Nations has not been able to determine when the missiles, components or related technology were transferred from Iran and if they violated UN restrictions.

Khamenei: Iran will boost enrichment capacity if nuclear deal falls apart

"The enemy knows that if they hit us once they will be hit 10 times more."

Senior Iranian general denies country's troops will leave Syria

"The Zionist regime's greatest fear is the proximity of Muslim fighters near its border," said Brig.-Gen. Masoud Jazayeri. "It has come to pass."

NATO chief: Alliance won't defend Israel in war with Iran

A German Green Party politician questioned the statement on Twitter.

Lebanon starts offshore resource exploration, steers clear of Israeli waters

Part of Block 9 contains waters disputed with neighboring Israel but the consortium has said it has no plans to drill in the disputed area.

Putin welcomes European efforts to save Iran nuclear deal

After meeting with France's Macron, Russia's president warned of "lamentable consequences" if deal abandoned.

Israel to U.N. Security Council: Iran still testing ballistic missiles

“Iran continues to ignore its obligations to the international community and further destabilize the Middle East."

Iran calls U.S. leaders cruel and disloyal, says armed forces 'prepared'

"Iranian armed forces are now, thanks to God, more prepared than ever and will not wait for the permission or approval of any power to develop defense capabilities."

German firms can't be fully shielded from U.S. Iran moves, says minister

German companies doing business with Iranian firms will find themselves affected by the re-imposition of sanctions by the US.

Report: Lebanon expels BBC journalist for reporting from Israel

After the BBC's Mehrdad Farahmand interviewed Avichay Adraee, the head of the Arab media division of the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, Lebanon expelled him from the country.

Before and after images show Israeli strike on Iranian base

Satellite images show complete destruction of one structure, abandonment of another.