Amid rising tensions and bellicose statements from Iranian generals, the country's president says talks can begin 'when US lifts unfair sanctions'

Defense, administration sources say CNN intelligence gathered over past month showed Iranian military units, weapons on the move; believe no decision to attack as yet

Iranian president says his country is still ready for talks if US lifts sanctions, which he claims were incited by Israel

US president states he misheard a question during London press meeting, adds the world 'has to be watching' the violence in Islamic Republic

As reported death toll in recent unrest soars, US president says Iranians being killed 'for the mere fact that they're protesting'

Allahnoor Noorollahi declares the Islamic Republic prepared to fight its 'greatest enemy,' recalls Khamenei's vow to 'raze' Tel Aviv

Khamenei claims demonstrations were orchestrated by 'global arrogance'; Amnesty International says it believes at least 143 people were killed, which Iran disputes

Iran, seeking revenge for sanctions, chose to target oil refinery and ultimately backed away from direct confrontation with US, fearing retribution and emboldening Israel

Regime spokesman says 2016 release of Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian after 544 days in prison on espionage charges 'was a favor Iran did for him'

State Department's Iran envoy slams 'deeply hypocritical regime' for shutting down internet while top officials continue to use accounts