US president makes remarks during White House visit of Iraqi PM, who's working to improve relations soured by killing of Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad

Pompeo submits request to Security Council president, setting stage for showdown in world body that voted last week not to extend arms embargo against Tehran

Possible crisis brews as Pompeo to notify UN Security Council Washington is triggering procedure, which other signatories to the nuclear deal say it does not have the right to do

Pompeo to submit request after Security Council rejects bid to extend arms embargo; Washington argues still party to nuclear deal and can therefore restore penalties

US secretary of state meets with Iraqi FM Fuad Hussein, says there is still 'work to do' but declines to discuss with media possible US troop withdrawals

Abu Dhabi summons Tehran's charge d'affaires for dressing down; earlier, Iranian military chief said Tehran would hold UAE responsible if ‘something happens’ in Persian Gulf

Netanyahu slams 'scandalous' Security Council vote, vows Jewish state will act 'with full force against whoever seeks to undermine its security'

Iranian president says Jerusalem shouldn't be allowed 'foothold' in region, resounding defeat of US-proposed UN resolution to extend Iran weapons ban a 'humiliation' for Washington

Rouhani says US failed to kill off 'half alive' deal; Iranian Foreign Ministry: America is isolated; Washington expected to deliver snap back letter next week to restore sanctions

US resolution to extend weapons ban resoundingly defeated; Pompeo says Israel, Gulf states expect Tehran to 'spread chaos and destruction' after embargo lifted in October