Dark clouds converging as tensions with Iran, China and North Korea skyrocket, mass shootings shake US, and Democratic challengers sharpen their attacks

Defense chief slams Israel's willingness to assist US-led efforts as 'highly provocative'; IRGC chief warns Hamas and Hezbollah will cause Jewish state's 'collapse' in next war

In exchange for massive cash boost, Palestinian terror group will reportedly supply Tehran with information on location of Israel's missile stockpiles

Iranian media reports 7 crew members aboard ship captured Wednesday have been arrested; Revolutionary Guards commander says vessel was bringing fuel to Arab Gulf states

State news agency reports crash was due to technical problem, says both crew members survived; no word on purpose of flight

Canadian TV says Iran was under 'intense pressure' to free Saeed Malekpour, who fled through unnamed third country during furlough release

Iranian media reports 7 crew members aboard ship captured Wednesday have been arrested; Revolutionary Guards commander says vessel was bringing fuel to Arab Gulf states

In Australia, Esper and Pompeo suggest nations are quietly expressing support for plan; counterparts in Melbourne won't commit

Saeed Malekpour had been jailed since 2008 for 'insulting the sanctity of Islam'; his sister says 'nightmare is finally over'

Iranian president says Trump administration trying to silence Islamic Republic on world stage by imposing embargo on Zarif