Iran-US tension

Iranian government on Tuesday asked for prisoner exchange with the United States amid nuclear talks between Tehran and world powers to revive 2015-nuclear deal.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday that Iran is a safe haven for top figures of al-Qaida extremists.

Ahead of his trip to Washington Mustafa al-Kadhimi, Iraqi prime minister, told the commander of Revolutionary Guard Quds force Esmail Ghaani, that he is not Iran’s postman when he asked to deliver a message to US officials, a source in IRGC told Avatoday.

The new Speaker of the Iranian Shura Council, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday rejected negotiations with the United States, describing their authorities as “futile”.

President of United States Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed legislation passed by Congress in an attempt to limit a president's ability to wage war against Islamic Republ

Iranian authorities have deployed dozens of anti-aircraft missile systems along the coastline of the Strait of Hormuz, videos received by Avatoday show.

The US government on Friday imposed sanctions on an Iranian general who had a notable role in cracking down nationwide protests in Iran, which resulted in the death of 1500 civilians.

US Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook said on Friday that Iran’s continuous threats will isolate this country more than ever, Reuters reported.

US President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that his country would attack Iran with “brand new beautiful equipment” if Iran targeted US bases or any Americans in the Middle East.

The US said none of its drones were shot down on Friday, referring to a claim made by Iranian officials.