The move to impose asset freezes and visa bans comes at a sensitive time as Brussels mediates efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal

Guard commander Gen. Hossein Salami says cruise and ballistic missiles stored at the site will empower force's navy further

Hossein Salami says national efforts should be directed toward resilience to sanctions rather than negotiations for their removal

Revolutionary Guards commander says long-range projectiles stored near key Strait of Hormuz have pinpoint precision, capable of resisting enemy defenses

Meanwhile successor to assassinated Quds force chief threatens 'severe revenge' -- which may come from within the United States

Hatami says 'the enemy made a mistake' with assassination and nuclear program will continue; ceremony attended by Revolutionary Guards, Quds Force chiefs

Three intelligence officials tell paper that Jerusalem is responsible for assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, as Iran vows 'severe revenge' for killing

Zarif blasts 'terrorist cowardice' in Mohsen Fakhrizadeh's killing; army chief, senior adviser to Khamenei promise retaliation: 'We will make them regret their actions!'

Citing US intel reports, NY Times says Khamenei fears direct confrontation will help president's campaign and believes Natanz attack was intended to provoke a clash

Dismissing report of threat to US ambassador to South Africa, Gen. Hossein Salami says those with 'direct and indirect roles' will be targeted to avenge commander's death