Zarif tells conference that sanctions amount to 'targeting innocent civilians' as Washington sharply restricts his movements during New York visit

Spokesman says Zarif's comments conditioning talks on Washington ending weapons exports to the region 'threw the ball into the US court'

Pentagon officials suspect Tehran targeted vessel amid heightened tensions over unraveling nuclear deal

Washington permits Mohammad Javad Zarif to travel to New York, forbids him from moving beyond six blocks of Tehran's UN mission in Midtown Manhattan

Foreign ministers want Iran to respect the terms of the deal, aim to drum up further support for bloc's barter-type system to trade with Tehran and get around US sanctions

European signatories to the 2015 accord call for end to the escalating tensions over Tehran's nuclear program, say pact's survival contingent on 'full compliance'

'Gando' is based on the case of Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian, who was held by Iranians for 18 months on charges of espionage

PM responds to terror group leader, who warned Israel could be 'wiped out' in war between US and Iran

Hezbollah leader says Tehran has ability to 'bombard Israel with ferocity and force,' claims Hezbollah has bolstered its arsenal with precision missiles that can reach Eilat

Over two dozen Republicans join bipartisan proposal requiring US president to get authorization from Congress before taking military action; White House vows to veto measure