At briefing to some 60 foreign diplomats, defense minister says Iranian leadership approved deadly attack on Israeli-linked oil tanker, and drone was launched from Iran's territory

The confidence vote on the strictly conservative lineup -- all 19 of them men -- will allow the new president to begin leaving his mark

Mohammad Mehdi Hajmohammadi says he takes responsibility for the 'unacceptable behaviors' seen in leaked videos of the prison

Purported hackers link release of security camera footage to election of new president, who was involved in executing thousands: 'A stain on Raisi’s black turban and white beard'

684 deaths in 24 hours take total reported fatalities to 102,038, but health officials acknowledge the figures understate the real toll

Defense Ministry in a statement says missiles are 'solely for defense purposes,' adding that Tehran's military plan includes constant updates to deal with threats

New president says his ministerial nominees, who include a suspect in devastating 1994 bombing of Jewish center in Argentina, are meant to bring about 'justice and progress'

Militant group claims it won't reimpose brutal interpretation of religious regulations; most Muslim nations incorporate elements of sharia, but few carry out its punishments

Khamenei names senior army officer Shahram Irani to post; Iranian naval forces are mainly in charge of operations in the Gulf of Oman

UN nuclear watchdog says Tehran produced 200g of material enriched up to 20%, in further departure from deal