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Diplomats say Iran on course to exceed nuclear pact limit within days, but hasn't done so yet

France said it would ask US president Donald Trump to suspend some sanctions on Iran to allow negotiations to defuse the crisis.

What does Donald Trump want from Iran? Washington claims 'maximum pressure' policy is working as economic troubles narrow Tehran's options

With tensions rising, the US has sent an additional 1,500 troops to the Middle East. President Trump plans to send 1,000 more. Iran's 60-day ultimatum to parties to the nuclear deal expires in early July.

Iran says talks with US impossible amid 'very dangerous' situation in Persian Gulf; Washington wants to negotiate

Iranian Ambassador Majid Takht Ravanchi called the new sanctions another indication of "US hostility" toward the Iranian people. He said the Trump administration should de-escalate tensions by stopping "its military adventurism" in the region, withdrawing its "naval armada" and moving away from "economic warfare against the Iranian people."

FAA bans American carriers from operating in Tehran-controlled airspace due to 'heightened military activities'; United Airlines suspends NY/Newark-Mumbai service

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) warning pilots that flights are not permitted in the overwater area of the Tehran Flight Information Region until further notice, due to heightened military activities and increased political tensions in the region.

US-Iran tensions present opportunity for Putin to fill leadership vacuum on world stage, prevent arch-rivals from going to war

Considering the good relations between US president Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin, it is time for the Russian leader to emerge as a hero who could avert a direct confrontation between the US and Iran

Iran foreign minister Javad Zarif says Donald Trump's 'genocidal taunts' will not affect nation, US president had threatened of 'end of Iran' earlier

The riposte by Iran's top diplomat followed an ominous warning by Donald Trump, who on Sunday suggested the Islamic republic would be destroyed if it attacked US interests.

US to lead Security Council talks on Iran in late September, aims to put pressure over violation of resolutions

With the United States now holding the presidency of the Security Council, Haley said the aim is to put further pressure on Tehran over its alleged violations of council resolutions. "President Trump is very adamant that we have to start making sure that Iran is falling in line with international order," Haley told reporters.

US reimposes tough sanctions against Iran, begins first round targeting country's access to US banknotes and key industries

The unilateral withdrawal came despite other parties to the agreement — Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the EU — pleading with Trump not to abandon the pact aimed at blocking Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon,

Donald Trump says he is ready to meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at any time, without any preconditions

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is ready to meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani without any precondition at any time.

Iran lodges complaint with ICJ against US over renewed sanctions, says Washington's actions violate international obligations

Iran has lodged a complaint with the International Court of Justice against the United States' reimposition of sanctions, the foreign ministry said.