New York Times reports that Iraqi military and intelligence officials have raised questions about who fired the rockets that started a dangerous spiral of events

Ali Khamenei says 'stupid' American peace plan negotiates with 'Zionists over what belongs to the Palestinians,' will 'die' before US president does

Ali Khamenei says 'stupid' proposal shows 'viciousness' of Washington, which negotiated with 'Zionists over what belongs to the Palestinians'

Frank McKenzie meets with Iraqi leaders amid calls for American troops to be expelled from country following strike on Iran's Soleimani, militia commander

Josep Borrell meets FM Zarif, will sit down with Rouhani in two-day visit meant to 'seek opportunities for political solutions to the current crisis'

'Securing safety of vessels related to Japan is an important duty of the government,' PM Abe says as Takanami ship departs for rare overseas mission

Asked whether Patriot batteries could've stopped Iranian missile strike on Ain al-Asad base, US military chief replies 'that's what they're designed to do'

Khamenei adviser Ali Akbar Velayati vows Islamic Republic 'will certainly not remain silent' in opposing the peace initiative

Supreme leader calls Trump proposal for solving Israeli-Palestinian conflict 'evil,' said 'Jewishization' of Jerusalem is 'unwise'

Rouhani warns of a threat to Iran's democracy by clerical hard-liners after a body dominated by ultra-conservatives disqualified thousands of candidates ahead of the upcoming vote