Ali Khamenei says 'stupid' proposal shows 'viciousness' of Washington, which negotiated with 'Zionists over what belongs to the Palestinians'

State-run media says Amir Rahimpour was paid by US in exchange for information on nuclear program; 2 other alleged spies sentenced to 15 years

Josep Borrell meets FM Zarif, will sit down with Rouhani in two-day visit meant to 'seek opportunities for political solutions to the current crisis'

'It is the light of missile,' a pilot told a controller just after January 8 incident; Tehran says transcript is authentic, but now we don't 'want to give them any more evidence'

President's comments come as controversy grows over Guardian Council's disqualification of thousands of moderate hopefuls who wanted to run in upcoming election

Analysts say crackdown on academics, particularly by Iran, comes as on-the-ground research becomes increasingly vital for understanding political, socio-economic dynamics in region

Four-day exercise to focus on communication between headquarters and various units, with representatives from across the military taking part

As Middle East tensions soar, Josep Borrell to meet Islamic Republic's leaders in effort to salvage nuclear deal; Tehran says latest US sanctions 'futile'

'Securing safety of vessels related to Japan is an important duty of the government,' PM Abe says as Takanami ship departs for rare overseas mission

Tehran says device intended to collect imagery for civilian 'peaceful' needs, will be operational for 18 months