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Jury finds that NYC skyscraper owner violated Iran sanctions

The U.S. government said it's ready to seize a Manhattan skyscraper from an Iranian-American charity to benefit victims of ...

The Latest: Vetted refugees can come to US through July 6

The Latest on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to partially reinstate President Donald Trump's travel ban (all times local): ...

Iran's president condemns 'siege' of Qatar by Arab nations

Iran's president Hassan Rouhani has told the Qatari Emir that the "siege of Qatar is not acceptable for us," according to the ...

Ramazan Sharif

The Latest: Russia wants US explanation for downing jet

The Latest on the developments in Syria (all times local): 10:45 p.m. Russia says it is waiting for the U.S. to explain its ...

Iran's elite force rejects Saudi claims of foiled attack

Iran's Revolutionary Guard is rejecting Saudi claims that its navy captured three members of the elite force intending to ...

Ramazan Sharif

US military shoots down Iranian-made drone in southern Syria

The U.S. military said it shot down an Iranian-made, armed drone in southern Syria on Tuesday, marking the third time this ...

Iran's top leader opposes Iraqi Kurdish independence vote

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has spoken out against a referendum on independence for Iraqi Kurds set for ...

SYRIA

Tensions rise in Syria as Russia, Iran send US warnings

Russia on Monday threatened aircraft from the U.S.-led coalition in Syrian-controlled airspace and suspended a hotline ...

Iran's Revolutionary Guard strikes Syria for Tehran attacks

Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched missiles into eastern Syria targeting Islamic State militants Sunday in response to an ...

The Latest: UN chief working to resolve Gulf dispute

The Latest on developments related to the diplomatic crisis engulfing energy-rich Qatar (all times local): 9:30 p.m. U.N.

Sergey Lavrov, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani

Gulf nations may let some Qataris stay amid diplomatic rift

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates signaled Sunday they may allow some Qataris to stay in their countries ...

Iran leaders accuse US, Saudis of supporting Tehran attacks

Iranian leaders on Friday accused the United States and Saudi Arabia of supporting the Islamic State-claimed dual attacks ...

Iran says 5 Tehran attackers had fought for Islamic State

Five of the men who launched an attack in the heart of Iran's capital previously fought for the Islamic State group, the ...

The Latest: Report: Iran investigating Saudi role in attacks

The Latest on the fallout from attacks in Iran claimed by the Islamic State group (all times local): 5 p.m. An Iranian news ...

Trump suggests Iran shares some blame for extremist attacks

President Donald Trump is suggesting that Iran shares some blame for twin attacks by extremists on its parliament and a ...

The Latest: Australia condemns attacks in Iran

The Latest on attacks in Iran's parliament building and the mausoleum of the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (all times local): ...

Islamic State claims stunning attack in heart of Iran

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Wednesday for a pair of stunning attacks on Iran's parliament and the tomb of ...

Trump offers Iran victims solace, but suggests culpability

President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered solace to the victims of the twin terrorist attacks in Iran while suggesting ...

Kuwait tries to mediate crisis between Qatar, Arab nations

Kuwait tried to mediate a resumption of diplomatic and commercial ties between Qatar and several of its Arab neighbors ...

The Latest: US colleges say programs in Qatar continue

The latest on the dispute between Qatar and its Gulf neighbors (all times local): 11:55 p.m. American universities say branch ...