Tehran, which arms a network of Mideast terror groups, claims it will ‘act responsibly’ and offer weapons for sale to other countries ‘based on its own calculations’

All 15 council members, except Dominican Republic, had informed body's president that Trump administration’s action was illegal because US withdrew from JCPOA in 2018

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

'Let’s stop being stuck in conflicts of the past,' White House adviser says in interview, but adds president 'will be tough'; move comes as Washington works to snap back sanctions

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

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

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

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

Despite many disputes between its members, Gulf Cooperation Council says it is 'inappropriate' to lift sanctions until Tehran 'abandons its destabilizing activities in the region'