Paris officials say proposal would have seen Washington roll back all re-imposed sanctions and Tehran recommit to 2015 accord

IRGC's Quds Force chief gives rare interview, seen as aiming to position himself at head of Iranian hierarchy alongside Khamenei

IRGC's Quds Force chief Qassem Soleimani also says the Guards have 'paved the way' to defeat the Islamic Republic's regional enemies

French President Emmanuel Macron said to have nearly brokered call between the two leaders, but Iranian president refused at last minute due to lack of trust in US administration

European leaders urge US and Iran not to miss rare opportunity for meeting between leaders; Rouhani tells Fox News US must 'create trust' if it wants talks

PA president tells his French counterpart that Paris plays a key role in supporting the Palestinian cause; he also sits down with Bahraini foreign minister

In phone call, Macron and Abdullah reaffirm support for two state solution and agree to stay in contact to 'avoid a dangerous rise in tension'

US president said to be considering French proposal for line of credit guaranteed by future oil sales

US president says he believes Tehran wants a new deal as economic pressure is 'getting tougher and tougher'; Rouhani tells Macron talks 'meaningless' unless sanctions eased

Iranian president says third step away from 2015 nuclear deal will be of 'an extraordinarily significant nature' unless Europe comes up with solution