Washington opposes completion of project which has been stalled since 2014, saying it could violate nuclear sanctions on Iran

State TV reports unnamed group of militants flee Saravan town border area with their own casualties; two guards injured

Sistan-Baluchistan province has been the scene of occasional clashes between Iranian forces and militant groups due to tensions between Sunni locals and Shiite theocracy

Scientist also accused of giving nuclear know-how to Libya, North Korea; was placed under effective house arrest in 2004 after admitting he shared tech with the 3 rogue nations

Imran Kahn says Saudi Arabia also requested he intercede with Rouhani in a bid to defuse tensions