PM says world needs 'uncompromising policy' to block Tehran's path to nuclear weapons, as incoming US administration expected to restart talks with Islamic Republic

Request delivered by senior general reflects growing regional anxiety over outgoing president's unpredictable behavior, uncertainty in chaotic transition

Hossein Dehghan warns limited, tactical conflict could escalate into 'comprehensive crisis' that world cannot stand; warns Israel's expanding presence could be 'strategic mistake'

In apparent message to Biden administration, US secretary of state says lifting sanctions would 'weaken new partnerships for peace in the region' and only benefit Tehran

Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran willing to return to agreement if US lifts sanctions, and 'negotiations are possible' without preconditions

Tehran says US, Israel 'made-up information' to link it with Abu Muhammad al-Masri, accused of planning 1998 US African embassy bombings, 2002 attack on Israeli-owned Kenyan hotel

Elliott Abrams says sanctions targeting Tehran for human rights violations and its ballistic missile program will go on, Israel-UAE deal creates new headaches for regime

Visiting Israel, Elliott Abrams says he's optimistic about new administration's ability to negotiate a better deal, if it leverages economic hardship caused by crippling sanctions

Amid growing concern new US administration will seek reconciliation with Tehran, officials in Baghdad predict it could embolden hardliners

Factions supported by Tehran hope next US president will roll back Trump's policies; some say that with 2 months left in his term, current leader remains a wild card