Announcement comes a day after Blinken's meeting with Abu Dhabi crown prince, two days after call with Saudi FM as US seeks to calm their frustrations over lack of support

Move being mooted by US could set a worrying precedent, though some are convinced it's necessary in order to secure a deal to curb Iran's nuke program

Addressing the nation, Khamenei says country to focus on creating jobs, as it continues to suffer under 'maximum pressure campaign' imposed by Trump in 2018

IRGC claims 'natural right to destroy any base from which any attack' was launched against the Islamic Republic, days after striking alleged Israeli site in Erbil

Bennett, foreign minister say they 'have a hard time believing' the Biden administration will follow through with reported move amid nuclear deal, saying it's 'insult to victims'

No casualties reported after several projectiles strike consular building in Irbil; attack comes several days after Iran vowed revenge for Israeli strike in Syria

Oman has helped facilitate back-door diplomacy between the US and Iran; senior visit raises speculation of Oman's future involvement in Vienna negotiations

Israel yet to officially respond to move by US, but sources tell Haaretz that relief on Tehran's civil atomic program is technical step, not a sign of progress in nuclear talks

Officials tell WSJ Iranians have accelerated nuclear program well beyond point keeping them 12 months from a bomb, as original deal envisioned

Unnamed senior source says 'critical political decisions' must be made by all sides in negotiations to save 2015 pact, stresses Washington wants to reach an understanding quickly