Tehran, which arms a network of Mideast terror groups, claims it will ‘act responsibly’ and offer weapons for sale to other countries ‘based on its own calculations’

Tehran says it doesn't plan a 'buying spree' for upgraded equipment; Washington warns of sanctions against any who engage in weapons trade with Islamic Republic

Defense minister calls on countries around the world to confront Tehran after US bid to renew international ban on weapons sales to the Islamic Republic fails

5 years after nuclear deal took effect, 'all restrictions on transfer of arms terminated,' Islamic Republic says, hailing world's position 'in defiance of US regime's efforts'

Conversation comes days after Russian ambassador to Tehran said Moscow would have 'no problem' selling it advanced air defense system when arms ban expires later this month

Levan Dzhagaryan brushes off threat of US sanctions if Russia provides the Islamic Republic with the advanced air defense system

Pompeo vows Trump administration will 'impose consequences' on any state violating 'snapback' sanctions to ensure Tehran 'does not reap the benefits of UN-prohibited activity'

With arms ban set to expire on October 18 and UN Security Council rejecting an extension, White House reportedly readying punitive measures against all who resume weapons sales

Colin Fisher faces up to 30 years in prison for attempting to violate embargo on sales to Islamic Republic

Hosting Israeli foreign minister, Heiko Maas says he backs nuclear deal, but UN needs diplomatic solution to find middle ground between US and Russia on weapons embargo