Amid rising tensions and American military reinforcement in the region, deputy head of Revolutionary Guards rules out talks with 'unreliable' Washington

As the US and Iran lurch toward confrontation, some hear war drums beating loudly, and even more see Trump dragging everyone into a battle nobody wants

Pompeo and Trump both insist they are not seeking military confrontation as US carrier steams toward Persian Gulf and Iran backs away from nuclear deal

EU countries, wary of being punished by Washington for breaking sanctions, have so far proved unable to deliver the promised economic advantages to Iranians

Leaders express concern at Tehran's threat to step up enrichment, while hoping Iranian president is chiefly seeking to show strength domestically

Germany calls on Tehran to uphold its end of 2015 accord, while UK warns Islamic Republic of 'consequences' if it doesn't honor its commitments

Movement of weapons spurred Washington's decision to send aircraft carrier to Middle East, could indicate preparations to attack American forces in the region

Visit to Baghdad a show of support for Iraqi government as Washington squeezes Iran, heightening tension in the region

Iranian President Rouhani said to be planning a speech Wednesday to discuss the next steps Tehran will take in confronting Washington

Defense official says Pentagon approved the deployments; US forces at sea and on land thought to be possible targets