But using the same strategy the White House directed at Venezuela is seen as likely to spark retaliation by Tehran and a surge in oil prices.

As U.S.-Iran nuclear diplomacy continues, Israel warns that limiting talks to atomic program while ignoring ballistic missiles leaves Jerusalem "exposed."

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday Tehran is ready for any verification of its nuclear programme, amid renewed talks with the US and raging internal unrest.View on euronews

Iran marks the 47th anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution as leaders face pressure from the U.S. and anger at home.

Iran rejects U.S. demands to negotiate ballistic missile program as tensions escalate across Middle East despite ongoing diplomatic talks in Oman.

Washington imposed new sanctions on Iran’s oil sector and Tehran cracked down on dissidents, in contrast to the hopeful talk that emerged from the two countries’ nuclear negotiations last week. Four reformist politicians were arrested Sunday,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to push Trump at a meeting Wednesday to include Tehran's ballistic missile arsenal in any nuclear deal.