Jerusalem said to tell US it hit vessel in response to attacks on Israeli ships; official US report calls Saviz covert IRGC base; strike comes amid indirect US-Iran nuke deal talks

Ship allegedly targeted near Yemen said to be an intelligence-gathering vessel linked to the Revolutionary Guard Corps

Foreign Ministry appears to rule out mutual trust-building measures, reiterates all US sanctions must be removed before it takes any steps toward compliance with deal

Washington says it is open to direct negotiations, but scenario unlikely; Tehran continues to insist US must remove sanctions before it stops breaching the accord

NSC advises caution following bombing at New Delhi embassy, names recent Gulf partners UAE and Bahrain among countries risky for Israelis

In Iraq and Yemen, over its nuclear program and more, Tehran has evidently taken a decision to flex its muscles

None hurt on container ship Lori as vessel continues on its way to India; incident latest in series of alleged Iranian and Israeli strikes on ships

82% of beaches reopened to public; cleanup operation to continue

Foreign Ministry spokesperson says geographical location when explosion hit Shahr E Kord and Israeli 'aggressive behavior' point to Jerusalem being the culprit

IDF chief Kohavi also said to be against an aggressive approach to situation in Persian Gulf as new US administration settles in with attempts to save 2015 nuclear pact