Washington accuses Tehran's space program of developing ballistic missiles under the cover of a civilian-led effort to launch satellites into orbit

Adrian Darya 1 turns off tracking beacon 45 nautical miles from port of Tartus, renewing speculation the vessel is delivering 2 million barrels of crude oil to Assad regime

President tells lawmakers offers have been made over the years, but he never responds to them, threatens to further reduce commitment to 2015 nuclear deal in coming days

US Secretary of State says Adrian Darya 1 headed to port of Tartus, calls UK decision to trust Iran 'a big mistake'

Sources tell Wall Street Journal ship will likely offload oil to smaller vessels headed for Arab sate -- despite assurances by Tehran and in violation of international sanctions

US president tweets out satellite photo seeming to show damaged rocket on launch pad, denies American involvement

PM cites Tehran's rising regional aggression in phone call with French leader, amid Paris's efforts to facilitate a meeting between Trump and Rouhani

But Lebanese energy minister claims Adrian Darya 1, which the US wants seized along with its cargo of oil, has not requested permission to dock in his country

Adrian Darya 1 has already twice recently changed its destination as it wanders the Mediterranean Sea carrying shipment allegedly intended for Syria

Images show smoldering rocket remains on launch pad at Khomeini Space Center; Islamic Republic failed to send satellites into orbit in January and February