Foreign ministry summons Swiss envoy, who represents American interests in Tehran, to lodge a diplomatic complaint against confiscation of vessel for reported sanctions violations

Speaking in Davos, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says lifting sanctions still main sticking point, accuses Israel of holding US foreign policy hostage to block agreement

Official tells ToI Biden asked Bennett during April call not to publicize decision, as US fears it'll further complicate effort to restore nuke deal, PM only did so after news leak

16 Democrats vote in favor of symbolic measure demanding more restrictions against Iran, keeping Revolutionary Guard Corps on terror list

Comments by IRGC commander come after US official says 'If Iran wants sanctions lifting that goes beyond JCPOA, they'll need to address concerns of ours'

State Department spokesman says that if Iran wants to discuss issues that extend beyond the nuclear file, it will need to address US concerns that go beyond JCPOA's purview

Official expresses hope Washington's apparent rejection of Tehran's demand could yet sink nuclear talks -- though it is understood an agreement is still possible

Tehran says Washington needs time to settle outstanding issues; State Department says deal is still possible, but time is running out

Iran famously beat the Americans at 1998 World Cup, when two sides exchanged roses beforehand, but US coach confident Tehran will not enjoy a repeat

Draw for December event in Qatar pits geopolitical foes against each other; England also in group that could also include Ukraine if it gets through war-postponed qualifier