Mike Pompeo
US stance on Iran 'deterrence, not about war': Pentagon chief
'Our biggest focus at this point is to prevent Iranian miscalculation. We do not want the situation to escalate,' he said.
Rocket struck near US Embassy in Baghdad, amid escalating tension
Tensions between the US and Iran have been high since Washington withdrew last year from the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran rubbishes talk of conflict; make it clear they do not want war
Tensions between Washington and Tehran have increased in recent days, raising concerns about a potential US-Iran conflict.
US hit 5 Russians with sanctions despite Pompeo-Putin meeting
The State Department highlighted the actions against five people, plus one entity, as it submitted an annual report required by Congress.
'Russia is not fire brigade to save Iran nuclear deal,' says Putin
'We regret that the deal is falling apart,' Putin said following talks with Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen on Wednesday.
Vladimir Putin wants to fully mend Washington-Moscow ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said he wanted to 'fully restore' strained ties between US and Russia.
It would be big blunder for Iran to try anything against US: Donald Trump
Trump's comments came after the United Arab Emirates reported four commercial vessels had been sabotaged on Sunday near Fujairah emirate.
US warn Iran of swift, decisive response to any attack
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday threatened a 'swift and decisive' US response to any attack by Iran.
Pompeo speaks of 'urgent' Iran threat on his surprise visit to Iraq
Iraq has promised to guarantee the safety of US interests from Iran, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday.
Pompeo cancels Germany visit due to 'pressing issues': US
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo abruptly cancelled a visit to Germany on Tuesday hours before he was due to arrive in Berlin.