US president brands Tehran world's top 'state of terror,' says Washington prepared for the worst

President calls announcement by Tehran it arrested 17 spies 'more lies and propaganda,' while Pompeo says regime has a long history of deception

Intelligence Ministry official says uncovered 'trained intelligence officers' who were employed as contractors and consultants in nuclear, military, and cyber-crimes sectors

Washing and Tehran continue to argue over Gulf incident as US official insists there is 'clear evidence' American forces brought down Iranian aircraft

Officials claim ship failed to 'respect maritime rules,' hours after Gibraltar court rules seized Iranian tanker can be held for 30 more days; UK says 'urgently seeking info'

Revolutionary Guard doubles down on denial that its aircraft was shot down in Strait of Hormuz while approaching an American vessel

US president says aircraft came within 1,000 yards of USS Boxer and ignored calls to stand down, calls it the latest 'hostile' act by Tehran

Footage broadcast on state TV comes hours after Tehran admits capturing a foreign vessel, claiming it was involved in smuggling fuel out of country

Announcement on state TV says vessel intercepted by Revolutionary Guard forces in Strait of Hormuz was smuggling Iranian fuel to foreign customers

Tehran's foreign minister says six-block radius cap creates 'inhuman conditions' for diplomats and their families; international body says it has 'concerns'