The 69-year-old promises change to Tehran’s domestic and foreign policies and to end nuclear stand-off
Aide to supreme leader warns Israel risks triggering regional conflict in the event of all-out offensive against militant group
Fraught relations with Tehran, which faces sanctions over its atomic programme, appear to be easing
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Whatever form direct retaliation takes, analysts warn there is a high risk of miscalculation — and further escalation
Rafael Grossi says the world should not lose sight of the risks because attention has switched to war between Israel and Hamas
Move comes as Washington tries to keep Tehran out of Israel-Hamas war
Washington ‘constantly’ looking at sanctions policy against Tehran, Hamas and Hizbollah, US Treasury secretary says
More diplomacy possible in New York this week, but rivals must overcome decades of distrust
France, Germany and UK say curbs due to expire next month will now be continued, prompting ire in Tehran
Risk of deepening nuclear crisis remains, but any efforts to contain it are welcome
Washington raises issue in indirect talks aiming to de-escalate nuclear crisis
Washington expected to release $6bn of Tehran’s frozen money in diplomatic breakthrough
As the Islamic republic enriches uranium to higher levels than ever, western diplomats try to reignite talks
Vehicles are in short supply and prices are high as country’s biggest non-energy industry struggles to source crucial inputs
Diplomatic shift comes amid fears Tehran’s expansive programme risks regional war
Accord shows countries’ ‘commitment towards China’ and raises hopes of end to Yemen conflict
Washington accuses Tehran of ‘cruel lie’ in suggesting a breakthrough on sensitive agreement
UN atomic watchdog gains agreement to restart monitoring after visit to Islamic republic
Even as relations touch new lows, US and European officials are keeping the door open to diplomacy
Move follows rebuke by UN watchdog over uranium traces found at undeclared sites
Moscow and Tehran enjoy increasingly cordial relations while denying a trade in combat drones used in Ukraine
Josep Borrell ‘less confident’ about finalising agreement after US and Tehran diverge
Second day of violence comes as Washington and Tehran attempt to resurrect 2015 nuclear accord
Tehran concerned about continuity of any agreement under a different administration in Washington