PM says world needs 'uncompromising policy' to block Tehran's path to nuclear weapons, as incoming US administration expected to restart talks with Islamic Republic

Reported daily death toll surpasses 430 over past 5 days; officials urging public to wear masks, avoid nonessential trips

Security officials reportedly preparing covert operations, sanctions against Tehran ahead of Biden presidency, believing Iranians won't take military action with Trump in office

Request delivered by senior general reflects growing regional anxiety over outgoing president's unpredictable behavior, uncertainty in chaotic transition

Hossein Dehghan warns limited, tactical conflict could escalate into 'comprehensive crisis' that world cannot stand; warns Israel's expanding presence could be 'strategic mistake'

Photos of vessel named after naval commander Abdollah Roudaki show it also carrying truck-launched surface-to-surface and anti-aircraft missiles, and armed speedboats

Call comes after Israel, Saudis called on new administration not to return to 2015 agreement, which US president-elect promised to do during his campaign

Israel also readies for US re-entry, with foreign minister heading team aimed at ensuring Jerusalem's concerns will be taken into account if and when accord renegotiated

Adel al-Jubeir says Riyadh 'will do everything' to protect itself from Tehran; calls for pressure on Islamic Republic, says 'we will have to see' what Biden's policies will be

Report by semi-official site says Mir Hossein Mousavi and Zahra Rahnavard feel well; pair has been under house arrest for 9 years after losing disputed 2009 election