Rights groups that monitor Iran had said two of the women were already released on bail in March, and two others were known to face charges that carry the death sentences
Pezeshkian's remarks come after US President Donald Trump said he had decided to extend the ceasefire with Iran to give its leadership more time to come up with a unified proposal for negotiations
There have been more than 30 attacks on ships in the West Asia since the US and Israel launched the war on Feb 28 with a surprise attack on Iran
Phelan's departure is the latest in a series of shakeups of top leadership at the Pentagon, coming just weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army's top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George
Pakistan still trying to bring both sides together for negotiations
The conflict has already sent gas prices skyrocketing far beyond the region and raised the cost of food and a wide array of other products
Trump claimed that Tehran is 'starving for cash' and is 'losing 500 million dollars a day'
Iran has yet to decide whether to join the negotiations in Pakistan and will only take part if Tehran believes the discussions would yield results, said Iranian foreign ministry spokesman
Iran is yet to take a final call on joining the proposed talks in Pakistan, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday
Warsh was responding to a question from Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana about whether he would be a "sock puppet" for the president. "Absolutely not," Warsh responded
Fragile West Asia ceasefire and oil risks test India's economy, as the RBI balances rupee stability, inflation control, and growth amid rising global uncertainty
With uncertainty still surrounding the possibility of last-minute diplomatic efforts, Trump indicated that military action could resume if an agreement is not reached soon
Trump said in an interview on Monday that the ceasefire expires on Wednesday evening in Washington and he is 'not going to be rushed into making a bad deal'
As the United States and Iran make a second attempt at a deal, their negotiating styles are on a collision course
Trump warns of escalation ahead of April 22 deadline even as US plans fresh talks in Islamabad amid blockade continuing in the Strait of Hormuz
Chavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave her post after Trump fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in March and ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi
Donald Trump vows 'better' Iran deal than Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action as US team heads to Islamabad for talks
The escalating standoff threatened to deepen the energy crisis roiling the global economy after nearly two months of fighting that Iran's forensic chief has killed at least 3,375 people in Iran
Trump said Israel did not influence his decision to go to war with Iran, attributing the move instead to his long-held stance against Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons
Trump said the team would include Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president's son-in-law Jared Kushner