Iranians' withdrawal reportedly comes after they threatened to boycott tournament unless they are moved to a group that doesn't include Israel

Anti-government demonstrations are mainly directed at Iraq's own political leaders, but they have also exposed resentment at Iranian influence in the country

As part of plea, Ahmadreza Mohammadi-Doostdar admits to travelling to America to relay instructions to Majid Ghorbani on behalf of Tehran

Operations chief says Tehran could try to attack Israel in same way it bombed Saudi Arabia in September, scoffs at insinuation the military is 'fear-mongering' to get more funding

A minor miscalculation by Jerusalem could lead to devastating war, with rockets raining down on Jewish state and overwhelming its defenses, former ambassador writes in The Atlantic

Demonstrators gather in front of the former US mission in downtown Tehran as tensions remain high over the country's collapsing nuclear deal with world powers

Mutual suspicion between Washington and Tehran has reached a level unseen since the Islamic Revolution, with people continuing to be used as bargaining chips

Agreement has Tehran footing bill for construction of power plants, transmission lines, possibly connecting countries via Iraq, as Islamic Republic seeks to deepen role in country

Revolutionary Guards chief attends ceremony to introduce the paintings, which include a Star of David in the Great Seal of the United States

Statement from prime minister Thursday that Iran is growing bolder given lack of US response was public hint at growing unease expressed privately, according to Channel 13 news