Britain's Johnson says Iranians should not repeat 'reckless and dangerous' action, France declares de-escalation is a priority, EU warns further violence is 'in no one's interest'

Ayatollah Khamenei credits 'great, brave warrior' Soleimani, killed last week, with undermining US efforts in the region, including administration's Israeli-Palestinian peace plan

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calls for calm in region, says continued escalation 'in no one’s interest'

Amid speculation that accident was linked to missile barrage, Tehran officials insist engine trouble was the cause, but Boeing says 737 was in good condition with experienced crew

Purportedly dead troops 'were immediately transferred out of the airbase by helicopters'; Revolutionary Guard claims after no damage reported from retaliatory strike

Move comes as Iran launches rocket barrage at US bases in Iraq, and Ukrainian plane crashes outside Tehran airport due to engine fire

US president says initial outlook after Iranian strikes on Iraqi bases housing US troops was, 'So far, so good!'

US assassination of Iran's top general is being used as a cudgel against the president's Democratic rivals and, some say, to divert attention from his impending impeachment trial

Islamic Republic's Jewish community issues statement saying 'God will avenge the blood' of slain general after US assassination

White House and Pentagon deny intention to withdraw forces as Iraq premier says he's received mystery US letter signalling pullout