Global watchdog says Iran flaunting nuclear program advances
The agency confirmed another advance in the program, complicating the incoming Biden administration's intention to have the U.S. rejoin the 2015 Iran nuclear pact.
The War with Iran
Iraq issues arrest warrant for Trump over drone strike assassination
The attack a year ago that took out a senior Iranian commander, and an allied Iraqi paramilitary commander, has infuriated many Iraqis.
Iran boosts uranium enrichment, seizes ship as Biden set to take over
Latest provocative moves by Tehran, and some less-than-coherent actions by the outgoing U.S. leader, are already complicating Biden's Iran policy.
Iran building something new at underground nuclear site
Building work comes a year after Tehran claimed enrichment progress at the Fordo site, and as it seeks leverage ahead of possible new talks with Washington.
Global nuclear agency chief says risks increased under Trump
Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency voices hope that President-elect Joe Biden will re-engage with friends and foes to lower the risk of nuclear conflict.
Will a looming deal fix "cracks" in the "wall of opposition" to Iran?
Saudi Arabia and 3 allies have tried for years to cut Qatar off from the world. Now the feuding neighbors are "close to finalizing" a deal that may come as a relief to Washington.
Top nuclear scientist killed by remote-controlled gun, Iran says
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blamed Israel for the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and vowed retribution "in due time."
Scientist who allegedly led Iran's military nuke program killed
Israel alleged Mohsen Fakhrizadeh led the Islamic Republic's military nuclear program until its disbanding in the early 2000s.
Iran killing, U.S. troop cuts could make Mideast thornier for Biden
The new president will take over with a shrinking U.S. military footprint eroding trust, and Tehran vowing to take revenge for a brazen assassination it blames on Israel.
Iran's supreme leader vows revenge for scientist's killing
Iran has blamed the slaying of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh on Israel.
Iran vows "quick" return to nuclear deal if Biden drops sanctions
Tehran's return to commitments under the 2015 agreement "can be done automatically," without negotiations, the foreign minister says, if Trump's sanctions are lifted.
Inside Iran's harrowing, sanctions-fueled coronavirus catastrophe
Our CBS News producer, a cemetery director and the man in charge of Iran's testing program explain why the pandemic has hit the Islamic Republic so hard.
Iran sees Biden as the "more promising" candidate in U.S. election
Foreign Minister Javad Zarif hints at an Iranian preference in American leaders for the first time in an interview with CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer.
2 Americans, remains of 3rd, released in exchange with Yemen rebels
Oman's state-run media says the U.S. hostages were freed by Iranian-backed Houthi forces in exchange for almost 250 of their own.
U.S. says Iran sanctions back on, but the world is ignoring Washington
Even America's closest allies say Trump administration "incapable" of reimposing sanctions, so how far will White House go it alone?
Social media is forcing Iran to face a taboo topic: Sexual violence
A rape victim must have 4 witnesses to back up their allegation under Iran's Islamic laws, so it's little wonder victims rarely speak out. But Iran's "#MeToo" moment may be dawning.
Can Pompeo nail the coffin closed on the Iran nuclear deal?
It's unclear whether the Trump administration will be allowed to trigger the "snapback" of U.N. sanctions, but it could be hard to stop.
Iran executes man it says spied on top general U.S. later killed
Tehran says he gave info to CIA and Israel's spy agency about Qassem Soleimani, who was targeted by a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad in January.
Iran's plan to execute 3 protesters sparks huge backlash
The young men are just a few of the recently convicted criminals to face the death sentence, as Iran seemingly tries to scare dissidents into silence.
Iran executes man who purportedly sold missile info to CIA
Reza Asgari was the second spy alleged to have sold information to the U.S. or Israel that Iran has put to death in one month.
Iran reports 2nd mysterious "incident" near a nuclear facility
"No need for concern," Iran's atomic energy agency says, revealing previously unreported construction was ongoing at the sensitive Natanz nuclear facility.
U.S. envoy insists Iran policy "working," with focus on prisoner swaps
As tension mounts amid a U.S. push for a new arms embargo on Tehran, Brian Hook says the focus is squarely on freeing more American prisoners.
Iran "soon" to execute spy convicted of helping U.S. kill top general
Mahmoud Mousavi Majd condemned for providing info to U.S. "on the whereabouts and movements of martyr General Qasem Soleimani."
U.S. deports Iranian scientist acquitted in trade secrets case
Sirous Asgari is said to have caught and recovered from COVID-19 while being held. He was accused of trying to steal secret research on futuristic steel.
New Iraqi leader caught between Iran and the U.S.
Mustafa Al-Kadhimi must fix a coronavirus-hit economy and crumbling infrastructure - and keep his U.S. and Iranian allies from turning his country into a battlefield.
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