Iranian president heads to New York in quest for support against American measures

US president attends General Assembly amid Mideast tensions, speculations whether he'll meet Rouhani, trade war with China

The US president has vowed progress on Israel and the Palestinians, Iran, Afghanistan, North Korea and numerous trade deals. Some efforts are inching forward. Others have stalled

Foreign Ministry says Zarif leaving for New York on Friday, seemingly putting to rest rumors Tehran delegation would not be granted entry

Iranian media says President Hassan Rouhani and his foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif have not yet received visas and could miss gathering

PM had planned to discuss mutual defense pact with US president at General Assembly; Foreign Minister Katz will attend on Israel's behalf

Secretary-general declares age-old hatred is showing grim staying power; rabbi injured in Poway synagogue shooting says 'around the world Jews are becoming more vulnerable'