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Mojtaba Khamenei's nomination signals hardliners remain firmly in charge

US Energy Secretary tells CNN disruptions to petroleum and gas industry will be 'short-lived' as oil prices rise dramatically

Abbas Araghchi says Iran will allow no foreign interference in choosing its next leader

Wang Yi says the war, which was sparked by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, 'should never have happened'

Oslo police say the blast had occurred at the entry to the consular section

US president says the air campaign could make negotiations a moot point if all potential leaders of Iran are killed and the Iranian military is destroyed

Meeting comes as Washington seeks stronger partnerships in region amid growing global competition

Iran’s president apologizes to neighboring countries for attacks and says those demanding Iran’s 'unconditional surrender' must take that wish 'to their graves'

Iran’s Guards say they welcome U.S. escort of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz and are awaiting the presence of American forces

Trump gives shifting explanations of his war aims, raising fears of a prolonged regional conflict that rattles markets and lifts oil prices

Asif Merchant testifies he joins the plot to protect his family in Tehran and expects to be caught before anyone is killed

Trump has repeatedly said that he believes the Cuban regime is ripe for collapse.

Iran says US-Israeli strikes kill 926 people as oil surges on fears the conflict and Tehran’s pressure on the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global energy and transport sectors

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Washington was looking at potential candidates to lead Iran

US president says following any capitulation by Islamic Republic, US and its allies would work to bring Iran 'back from brink of destruction, making it economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before'

Officials say new evidence could emerge that absolves US and points to another party in the incident

Trump indicates he is keen to see Iran's leadership structure removed

War enters its seventh day, drawing in global powers and disrupting energy, transport and regional stability

US defense secretary warns Iran it miscalculates if it thinks Washington cannot sustain the war, saying the United States has 'only just begun to fight'