Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Twitter on Friday that any military presence in the Gulf from outside the region would be a "source of insecurity" for Iran, and Tehran would act to safeguard its security.

Iran says any external military presence in Gulf 'source of insecurity'

President Trump on Thursday hit out at French President Macron for giving "mixed signals" to Iran as the US president asserted that "no one is authorised in any way, shape or form to represent to the US.

Iran given mixed signals from of those purporting to represent us, including Macron: Trump

Iran asked UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday to push back against the United States after it imposed sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, describing the move as "a dangerous precedent.

Iran asks UN chief to push back against US sanctions on foreign minister

Iran unveiled three precision-guided missiles on Tuesday, with the defence minister saying they show the country is ready to defend itself in the face of US 'viciousness and conspiracies'.

Iran unveils three new precision-guided missiles

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that Tehran favours talks with Washington but the United States must first lift sanctions it imposed on the Islamic republic.

Iran favours talks but US must lift sanctions: Hassan Rouhani

Iran seized an Iraqi oil tanker. Iran claimed that it was smuggling oil to the Arab States. This seizure may escalate tensions of Iran with the U.S . & allies.

Iran's claim: Iraqi tanker was carrying 'smuggled fuel'

Yemeni Houthi forces launched drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid airbase and Abha and Najran airports, the Houthis military spokesman said on Monday. A spokesman for the Saudi led coalition fighting Iran aligned Houthis in Yemen said later that Houthi drones had been intercepted and downed heading in the direction of civilian airports.

Yemeni Houthis launch drone attacks on Saudi airports, airbase

Javad Zarif, Iran's top diplomat on a mission. Know about Iran's FM Javad Zarif.

Who is Iran's FM Javad Zarif?

Iranian naval forces have seized a "foreign vessel" in the Gulf, state news agency IRNA reported Sunday, in the country's third such seizure in a month. According to Fars news agency, which is considered close to the elite Revolutionary Guards, seven foreign crew members were arrested during the operation which it said was carried out Wednesday.

Iran seizes third foreign tanker, says it was carrying ‘smuggled fuel’

An Iranian general said on Sunday the chances of a conflict breaking out in the Gulf region have decreased, after a spate of hostile acts in the key waterway. "At first glance, it may seem that the situation in the Persian Gulf is heading towards a military conflict but when studying the situation more deeply, we see that chances for such a conflict become less probable," said Brigadier General Ahmadreza Pourdastan.

Iran general says chances of Gulf conflict decreasing

Iran will take ''third step'' to reduce its commitments to a landmark 2015 nuclear deal within the framework of the pact, Iranian parliamentary news agency ICANA stated on Saturday quoting the country's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Will take 'third step' to reduce commitments to 2015 nuclear deal: Iran foreign minister

Three women in Iran have been sentenced to 55 years in jail for disrespecting compulsory hijab. Watch this video to know more.

Iran: 3 women get 55 years in jail for defying compulsory hijab

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the Indian government is working for the early release and repatriation of all the 18 Indian crew members on board the British-flagged tanker which has been detained by the Revolutionary Guards of Iran (IRGC) in the Strait of Hormuz.

MEA working for early release of 18 Indian crew of ship seized by Iran: Jaishankar

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Zarif. Watch full video to know more.

U.S Treasury department impose sanctions on Iran's FM Zarif

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, targeting the country's top spokesman and potentially hurting chances of diplomatic talks amid rising tensions between the two countries.

US imposes sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused the United States of "childish behaviour" and acting out of fear on Thursday after Washington imposed sanctions on Iran's foreign minister amid rising tensions between the two countries.

Rouhani says 'childish' of US to sanction Iran foreign minister Zarif

Iranian women could now face a jail term up to a decade for posting their pictures online without their headscarves or hijab. According to media reports, scores of Iranian women have joined an online movement wherein they post their videos and photos sans headscarves on social media and send them a US-based activist who found a campaign to oppose the hijab.

Iranian women could face 10-year prison term for posting pictures, videos online sans headscarves

The United States is set to announce this week it will renew sanctions waivers for five Iran nuclear programs that allow Russia, China and European countries to continue civilian nuclear cooperation with Iran, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday.

US to renew sanctions waivers for five Iran nuclear programs: Report

The government in sanctions-hit Iran on Wednesday approved a plan to remove zeros from the rial and rename the currency - something its people have long been doing to simplify transactions.

Sanctions-hit Iran to cut zeros and rename plunging currency

Saudi-led forces, Israel among states rapped by United Nations for killing children The UN report said the Houthis killed and injured 398 children and Yemeni government forces were responsible for 58 child casualties.

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Iran's defence minister said on Wednesday it was "normal" for the country to test missiles as part of its defence research, Iranian media reported after Washington said Tehran had test-fired a medium-range missile last week.

It's 'normal' for Iran to test missiles: Iranian Defence Minister Amir Hatami

Iran is set to further cut its commitments to its international nuclear deal unless its European partners move to protect it from US sanctions by ensuring it can sell oil and receive income, its foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Will reduce more nuclear deal commitments unless Europe protects Iran from US sanctions: Javad Zarif

Oil prices fell on Monday after Iran described emergency talks on a multi-party nuclear agreement with a group of signatories as "constructive", suggesting an easing of tensions in the Middle East.

Oil falls after 'constructive' talks on Iran's nuclear deal

Dan Coats, the spy chief who has clashed with U.S. President Donald Trump over-assessments involving Russia, Iran, and North Korea, plans to step down soon, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. A person with direct knowledge of that matter told Reuters that Coats advised Trump last week that he planned to step down fairly soon as director of national intelligence. He offered the president some thoughts on who might succeed him, the source said. The New York Times, citing people familiar with the matter, reported the departure was expected "in the coming days." Coats' office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

U.S. spy chief Dan Coats to step down in coming days

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