US, which is upholding its 'maximum pressure' sanctions campaign against Tehran, all but has a veto on International Monetary Fund board

Hossein Sheikholeslam was involved in 1979 Iran hostage crisis; at least 4,747 infected in Islamic Republic

Vienna meeting comes as European parties try to persuade Tehran to come back in line with the deal after taking steps away in protest at US pulling out and reimposing sanctions

Zarif says US administration bothered by his sit-down with Chris Murphy of Connecticut because it allows him to speak directly to 'the American nation'

Amid conservative rancor, Democrat Chris Murphy says he has 'no delusions about Iran,' but argues it is 'dangerous not to talk to one's enemies'

Unidentified man was serving 3-year prison sentence for 'taking photos and videos' in unauthorized places; exchanged for Iranian wanted by US for violating sanctions

Zarif claims 'cowardly' killing of Soleimani backfired, served as 'the beginning of the end of the US in the region'; says Pompeo sent Tehran 'inappropriate,' threatening letter

Iranian FM stresses benefits from European states must be 'meaningful,' adds that US sanctions have caused 'irreparable harm'

Clip depicts final moments of general slain in US drone strike, mass protests that followed and the eventual missile strike that targeted American troops in Iraq

Nation's leader says it must become strong enough to ward off enemy threats and prevent war; asserts US sanctions may be opportunity to end oil dependence