President Donald Trump runs hot and cold in his relationship with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin — often at the same time

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi denied being in contact with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in recent days or requesting negotiations, state media reported on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump indicated Iran is seeking negotiations as the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier enters the region and protests continue inside Iran.

Iran and its militia allies say they will respond aggressively in the region if attacked. A U.S. aircraft carrier and warships are approaching the region.

Iran’s currency, the rial, falls to 1.5 million to $1, a record low after nationwide protests sparked by economic woes

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A visual investigation by The New York Times shows the breadth and ferocity of the regime’s crackdown across the country.

Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. say Washington can’t use their airspace for a military operation against Tehran.