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November 16, 2024 at 1:34 PM

Iranian official met with Musk in a possible step to ease tensions with Trump

A U.S. official says Iran successfully sought a meeting with Elon Musk in a step that appeared aimed at easing tensions with President-elect Donald Trump
November 16, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Elon Musk speaks after President-elect Donald Trump spoke during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
November 15, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Top Iranian official holds talks in Lebanon on Israel-Hezbollah war

Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, asked Iran to help secure a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hezbollah
November 15, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Thick smoke and flames erupt from an Israeli airstrike on Tayouneh, Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
November 15, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Iranian activist takes his own life to protest country's dictatorship

Prominent Iranian political activist, Kianoosh Sanjari, who took his own life on Wednesday in an act of protest, was buried Friday morning in Tehran.
November 15, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Activist Kianoosh Sanjari speaks onstage at the Amnesty International Concert presented by the CBGB Festival at Barclays Center on Feb. 5, 2014 in New York City.
November 14, 2024 at 9:58 PM

Head of UN's nuclear watchdog visits Iran as Trump's return raise worries

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is warning that the “space for negotiation and diplomacy
November 14, 2024 at 9:58 PM
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi speaks during a joint press briefing with head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
November 13, 2024 at 11:11 PM

US employee charged with leaking apparent Israeli plans to retaliate against Iran

Documents purporting to be Israel’s plans were leaked on the internet.
November 13, 2024 at 11:11 PM
The U.S. Department of Justice seal is seen on a podium, Aug. 5, 2021, in Washington.
November 13, 2024 at 8:54 AM

Iran executes in public a serial rapist convicted in dozens of cases

Iran's state media say authorities have executed in public a man convicted of raping dozens of women over two decades
November 13, 2024 at 8:54 AM
This is a locator map for Iran with its capital, Tehran. (AP Photo)
November 13, 2024 at 8:23 AM

US strikes Iran-linked group in Syria after rocket attack on American base

U.S. Central Command announced new strikes on Iran-linked militants in Syria on Tuesday in response to recent attacks on American personnel in the country.
November 13, 2024 at 8:23 AM
This file photo shows U.S. forces at a damaged oil extraction facility on the outskirts of Rumaylan, in Syria's Kurdish-controlled northeastern Hasakeh province, on Oct. 28, 2024.
November 10, 2024 at 12:54 PM

UN nuclear head to visit Iran for nuke talks as next Trump presidency looms

The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says he will travel to Iran in the coming days to hold talks regarding the country’s nuclear program
November 10, 2024 at 12:54 PM
FILE - International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi during a meeting with the Japanese government in Tokyo Thursday, March 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, Pool, File)
November 9, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

Three people have been charged in connection with a conspiracy to assassinate President-elect Trump in a revenge plot for the deadly US drone strike, prosecutors say.
November 9, 2024 at 4:26 PM
VIDEO: Alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump
November 9, 2024 at 1:36 AM

Suspect charged in Iran-linked plot to assassinate Donald Trump: DOJ

Three people have been charged in an alleged Iran-linked plot to assassinate President-elect Trump and several Iranian dissidents, according to a criminal complaint.
November 9, 2024 at 1:36 AM
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attends a town hall meeting in Cumming, Georgia, Oct. 15, 2024.
November 8, 2024 at 6:13 PM

Iran-linked plot to assassinate Donald Trump leads to charges: Sources

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports on the three people who, according to law enforcement sources, have been charged in an alleged plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump.
November 8, 2024 at 6:13 PM
VIDEO: Iran-linked plot to assassinate Donald Trump leads to charges: Sources
November 4, 2024 at 6:14 PM

Iran detains woman who stripped to her underwear at university in apparent protest

The woman stripped down to her underwear in an apparent act of protest after university security forces reportedly stopped her for not wearing a headscarf.
November 4, 2024 at 6:14 PM
An elevated view of city skyline seen from one of the upper decks of Milad Tower in Tehran, Iran, June 20, 2021.
November 4, 2024 at 2:46 AM

US says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high

An Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a U.S. government-funded broadcaster is believed to be detained by Iran for months now
November 4, 2024 at 2:46 AM
Holding posters of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Lebanon's Hezbollah flag, demonstrators chant slogans in an annual rally in front of the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, marking the 45th anniversary of Iranian students' takeover of the embassy, starting a hostage crisis. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
October 28, 2024 at 4:38 AM

Fears of long-brewing confrontation between Israel and Iran

Israel has never conducted such a large-scale direct military attack on Iran. The IDF said it achieved its objectives but there are concerns this this will not deter future attacks from Iran.
October 28, 2024 at 4:38 AM
VIDEO: Fears of long-brewing confrontation between Israel and Iran
October 26, 2024 at 3:43 PM

Growing concerns of a wider war in the Middle East after Israeli airstrikes in Iran

Mick Mulroy, the former United States deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, discusses Israel’s overnight airstrikes on Iranian military targets.
October 26, 2024 at 3:43 PM
VIDEO: Growing concerns of a wider war in the Middle East after Israeli airstrikes in Iran
October 26, 2024 at 2:54 PM

White House responds to Israel's strikes on Iran

The strikes come as Secretary of State Antony Blinken pushes to restart cease-fire talks.
October 26, 2024 at 2:54 PM
VIDEO: White House responds to Israel's stikes on Iran
1 month ago

Journalist targeted in alleged murder plot: ‘I’ve been given a second life’

ABC News spoke with Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad who, according to federal prosecutors, was targeted by an Iranian general.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Journalist targeted in alleged murder plot: ‘I’ve been given a second life’
1 month ago

Iranian general charged in alleged plot to kill New York-based journalist

Federal prosecutors said Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps general Ruhollah Bazghandi orchestrated a failed plot to kill a New York-based Iranian journalist in 2022.
1 month ago
Ruhollah Bazghandi, an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps official, is wanted by the FBI on murder-for-hire and other charges.
1 month ago

Possible US intelligence leak said to detail Israeli plan for strike on Iran

Documents posted online appear to show classified U.S. intel on Israel’s preparations for a potential retaliatory strike against Iran.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Possible US intelligence leak said to detail Israeli plan for strike on Iran
1 month ago

Purported leaked US intel docs appear to show Israel's plans for attack on Iran

Unverified U.S classified documents posted to social media show classified U.S intelligence gathering on Israel's preparations for a potential retaliatory strike against Iran.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Purported leaked US intel docs appear to show Israel's plans for attack on Iran
1 month ago

US strikes Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

The Houthis are backed by Iran and have taken credit for attacking ships in the Red Sea over the past year in response to the war in Gaza.
1 month ago
VIDEO: US strikes Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
1 month ago

Israel sets targets in Iran, sources say

Meanwhile the U.S. State Department warns Americans to leave Lebanon.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  Israel sets targets in Iran, sources say
1 month ago

White House pushes for restraint in Israel’s response to Iran

Israel has assured the Biden administration it will not hit Iranian oil or nuclear sites as the Middle East waits for Israel to retaliate for Iran’s missile barrage earlier this month.
1 month ago
VIDEO: White House pushes for restraint in Israel’s response to Iran
1 month ago

UN bases in Lebanon hit by artillery more than 100 times in past year: Official

ABC News correspondent Patrick Reevell has the latest from the war in the Middle East.
1 month ago
VIDEO: UN bases in Lebanon hit by artillery more than 100 times in past year: Official
1 month ago

Israel vows retaliation against Iran

ABC News’ Matt Gutman reports on the growing concerns of wider escalation in the Middle East.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Israel vows retaliation against Iran
2 months ago

Iran’s missile attack on Israel; Vice presidential debate reaction

ABC News’ panels take a look at Wednesday’s biggest headlines.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Iran’s missile attack on Israel; Vice presidential debate reaction
2 months ago

Israel response to Iran missile attack will 'come fast': Israeli official

U.S. officials are hoping Israel's response is "measured" and won't instigate further escalation.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Israel's response to Iran missile attack will 'come fast': Israeli official
2 months ago

Israel vows retaliation following Iran's missile attack

There are fears of a wider regional conflict as the U.S. has been working to de-escalate the heightened tensions in the Middle East.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Israel vows retaliation following Iran's missile attack
2 months ago

‘We don’t want an all-out war’ with Iran: Israeli diplomat

Ofir Akunis, the Consul General of Israel in New York, said Israel’s response to missile attacks “will be very painful for Iran.”
2 months ago
VIDEO: ‘We don’t want an all-out war’ with Iran: Israeli diplomat
2 months ago

Iran launches missile attack on Israel

Israel says it is preparing a counterstrike after the massive Iranian missile assault on Tuesday.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Iran launches missile attack on Israel
2 months ago

Fears of further escalation after Iran missile attack on Israel

ABC News’ Ian Pannell and Martha Raddatz offer analysis following the major escalation from Iran.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Fears of further escalation after Iran missile attack on Israel
2 months ago

Sen. Katie Britt unpacks VP debate and Middle East turmoil

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) to discuss the developing situation in the Middle East and what’s ahead as VP candidates Tim Walz and JD Vance take the debate stage.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Sen. Katie Britt unpacks VP debate and Middle East turmoil
2 months ago

Harris and Trump respond to Iranian missile attack

The crisis in the Middle East dominates the presidential campaign, as VP hopefuls Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz prepare for their one and only debate.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Harris and Trump respond to Iranian missile attack
2 months ago

US launched missiles to intercept Iranian barrage

Iran launched missiles into Israel as retaliation for Israeli assassinations. The U.S. launched missiles to assist Israel in defending against the attack, an official said.
2 months ago
VIDEO: US launched missiles to intercept Iranian barrage
2 months ago

Israel vows to retaliate after Iran launches largest missile attack on Israel

Israel is vowing to retaliate after Iran launched its biggest missile attack ever on Israel, targeting multiple air bases and intelligence headquarters.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Israel vows to retaliate after Iran launches largest missile attack on Israel
2 months ago

Kamala Harris condemns Iranian missile attack on Israel 'unequivocally'

Vice President Kamala Harris said she condemns the Iranian missile attack on Israel "unequivocally."
2 months ago
VIDEO: Kamala Harris condemns Iranian missile attack on Israel 'unequivocally'
2 months ago

Israeli official says Israel will have a 'significant response' to Iran’s attack

Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment and Alex Vatanka of the Middle East Institute join the show.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Israeli official says Israel will have a 'significant response' to Iran’s attack
2 months ago

Biden speaks at the White House calling the Iran missile attacks 'ineffective'

President Joe Biden addresses the crisis in the Middle East as Israel will have "significant response" after Iran's attack.
2 months ago
Biden speaks at the White House calling the Iran Missile attacks 'ineffective'
2 months ago

Iran missile strike could increase US gas prices, experts say

Oil prices climbed more than 3% on Tuesday.
2 months ago
In this Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 photo released by the U.S. Navy, the MT Wila is boarded by Iranian navy commandos in the Gulf of Oman off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates.
2 months ago

White House holds briefing as Iran launches retaliatory missiles strike on Israel

The United States military coordinated closely with the Israeli Defense Forces to help defend Israel against the Iranian missile attack national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters.
2 months ago
VIDEO: White House holds briefing as Iran launches retaliatory missiles strike on Israel
2 months ago

Oil prices rise after Iran attack on Israel

The price of crude oil increased by more than 3% on Tuesday after rockets were fired into Israel.
2 months ago
The price of crude oil increased by more than 3% on Tuesday after rockets were fired into Israel.
2 months ago

Biden says US prepared to help Israel defend against Iranian attack

ABC News’ Mary Bruce on White House reaction to Iran’s firing of missiles at Israel.
2 months ago
ABC News’ Mary Bruce on White House reaction to Iran’s firing of missiles at Israel.
2 months ago

Iran confirms responsibility for missiles fired at Israel

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the missile attack was a retaliation for different assassinations carried out by Israel, Mehr News Agency reported.
2 months ago
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the missile attack was a retaliation for different assassinations carried out by Israel, Mehr News Agency reported.
2 months ago

Iran to launch ballistic missiles at Israel 'imminently,' US official says

A senior White House official told ABC News on Tuesday that the U.S. "has indications that Iran is preparing to imminently launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel."
2 months ago
VIDEO: Iran to launch ballistic missiles at Israel 'imminently,' US official says
2 months ago

Justice Department charges 3 Iranians over Trump campaign emails hack

The Justice Department unsealed an indictment Friday charging three Iranians over their alleged involvement in the hack of emails from former President Donald Trump's campaign.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Justice Department charges 3 Iranians over Trump campaign emails hack
2 months ago

Trump suggests Iran tied to assassination attempts, issues blunt warning

Former President Donald Trump aimed his ire at Iran at a rally Wednesday following warnings from U.S. security officials that the country is targeting him.
2 months ago
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event, Sept. 25, 2024, in Mint Hill, N.C.
2 months ago

Russia and Iran using AI to influence US election: DNI

They can "quickly and convincingly tailor synthetic content," an official said.
2 months ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with the Director of the National Research Centre Kurchatov Institute, Mikhail Kovalchuk, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Sept. 23, 2024.
2 months ago

FBI: Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign material to Biden campaign

Federal authorities say Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign material to individuals associated with the Biden campaign.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Iranian hackers stole Trump campaign material; Harris campaign says it did not use
2 months ago

Harris campaign says it did not use Trump campaign materials from Iranian hackers

Kamala Harris’ campaign said it did not use materials that the FBI said Iranian hackers gathered from email accounts associated with Donald Trump’s campaign.
2 months ago
Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris waves ater speaking at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute in DC, Sept. 18, 2024.
2 months ago

Iranian hackers sent 'stolen' Trump campaign material to Biden campaign: FBI

Intelligence agencies have assessed Russia, China and Iran are the biggest peddlers of influence operations in 2024.
2 months ago
Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump talks to journalists in the spin room after he debated Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation 2024 Phoenix Awards, Sept. 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C.