In interview with Fox News, defense minister says it would be 'good' if world stops Tehran from obtaining atomic weapons before Israel forced to take action
Unclear if ruling issued by Ali Khamenei will be enforced; foreign films showing unscarved women can be screened in Iran, but locally made productions are banned from doing so
Several conservative candidates are vying for presidency, including former defense minister and head of judiciary; run by moderate FM Zarif also said to be a possibility
Tehran appears to be jockeying for position ahead of nuke deal talks by blackballing inspectors and threatening to increase enrichment, but the posturing carries dangerous risks
PM issues warning after Tehran begins restricting access to IAEA inspectors, in further breach of nuke deal; top Israeli officials hold policy meeting as US seeks to reenter accord
Tehran says footage from nuclear facilities will be withheld from IAEA but handed over later if sanctions relief is granted; inspections now barred at non-nuclear sites
Iran leader also warns it may enrich uranium to 60%, as it further steps away from nuclear deal; top US diplomat says DC willing to reenter pact if Tehran in ‘strict compliance’
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