At war with Israel, Iran's foreign minister decries 'betrayal of diplomacy' in Geneva
Iran is engaging in diplomatic efforts on multiple fronts as its battle with Israel enters a second week.
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Trump's Gaza proposal has rattled the Middle East. More surprises are likely
President Trump has already shaken up the Middle East by suggesting a U.S. takeover of Gaza. More drama could be on the way when the president spells out plans for other parts of the volatile region.
Reviving The Iran Nuclear Deal: Here's What It Involves And Why It's Hard
Before the U.S. pulled out, the deal gave Iran money and gave the world assurances that Iran wasn't trying to build nuclear weapons.
'The Beautiful Dreams That Are Burnt': Portraits From Iran Under Sanctions
Here is a look inside the lives of Iranians from different walks of life — including a fitness trainer, butcher and carpet seller — and how they're coping with an economy battered by U.S. sanctions.
Opinion: Iran Is Escalating Its Nuclear Program. Biden Should Not Rush To Respond
Iran has announced new nuclear steps aimed at the incoming Biden administration, but the U.S. has leverage to push back, argues analyst Henry Rome.
What Are Iran's Options In The Standoff With The U.S.?
Iran shot down a U.S. drone. The U.S. launched a cyberattack and put new sanctions on Iran. Here is a look at the deepening crisis from Iran's standpoint.
OPINION: Trump Has Acted Foolishly On Iran. Let's Hope He Avoids War
Right now, the best we can hope for is that the administration manages to muddle through and avoid a dangerous and unnecessary war, write former senior State Department officials.
Israel Says Iran Lied; European Leaders Say That's Exactly Why Nuclear Deal Matters
As President Trump considers withdrawing from the Iran accord, Israel says files show Iran concealed its nuclear ambitions. But the U.K., France and Germany say they always knew that — hence the deal.
U.S. Negotiator's Plan For Iran Nuclear Deal: Tweak, Don't Delete
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Brian Hook, the U.S. diplomat who is leading negotiations with the Europeans over the 2015 Iran nuclear deal to make it more palatable to the Trump administration.
Iran's Foreign Minister Comes To America, Keeping One Eye On Saudi Arabia
In an NPR interview with Mohammad Javad Zarif, it was apparent how the rivalry with Saudi Arabia is a factor in many Iranian decisions — including the uncertain future of its nuclear deal.