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Iran Prez says no limit to uranium enrichment after it exited nuclear deal

In a speech before the heads of banks, Rouhani said the nuclear program is in a better situation than it was before the nuclear agreement with world powers.

Iran's only female Olympic medalist defects over 'lies' and 'injustice'

The Olympian, Kimia Alizadeh (pictured), 21, announced her decision in an Instagram post accompanied by a photo from the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, where she won a bronze medal in taekwondo

Ukraine demands punishment, compensation for airliner downed by Iran

This came after Tehran admitted accidentally downing the plane and killing all 176 people on board

Iran admits it shot down plane in error, apologises after denials

Parties responsible for the error would be referred to a judicial department within the military and held accountable, says Iran's military.

Iran invites Boeing to investigate Ukrainian jetliner crash that killed 176

The evidence indicates that the plane was shot down by an Iranian surface-to-air missile

Iran asks Canada to share information regarding Ukraine airliner crash

There were also 10 Swedes, four Afghans, three Germans and three British nationals among the victims

Iran missiles likely downed Boeing plane, intelligence suggests: Trudeau

Trudeau said his government would not rest until it had obtained closure, transparency, accountability and justice

Iranian investigators say Ukrainian flight was on fire even before crash

The crash occurred hours after Iran launched missile attacks on U.S.-led forces in Iraq, leading some to speculate that the plane may have been hit

DGCA asks airlines to be vigilant in airspace over Iran, Iraq, Persian Gulf

US aviation regulator FAA has also asked all US airlines to stop operating in the airspace over Iraq, Iran, and the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman

Took proportionate action in self-defense, do not seek escalation: Iran

We do not seek escalation or war, but will defend ourselves against any aggression, said Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Twitter

Iranian supreme leader Khamenei weeps at prayer for Qassem Soleimani

Ghaani stood near Khamenei's side, as did Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and other top leaders in the Islamic Republic

Saudi says US didn't consult it over Iran strike; seeks to defuse tensions

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, both allies of Washington, are also vulnerable to Iranian counter strikes, analysts say.

Oil, safe havens surge after US air strike kills Iran commander in Iraq

In September, US officials blamed Iran for a missile and drone attack on oil installations of Saudi Aramco, the Saudi state energy giant and world's largest oil exporter

In pics: Who was Qassem Soleimani and why was he killed by the US?

All you need to know about the Iranian Major-General killed by the US in an air strike ordered by President Donald Trump at Baghdad airport

Berlin urges 'prudence', 'de-escalation' after US kills Iran's top general

"We are at a dangerous point of escalation. It is now important through prudence and restraint to contribute to de-escalation," said Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokeswoman Ulrike Demmer

Post Soleimani killing, Iran names Esmail Qaani new Quds chief of IRGC

"Following the martyrdom of the glorious general haj Qasem Soleimani, I name Brigadier General Esmail Qaani as the commander of the Quds Force"

Iran's Qassem Soleimani killed on Trump orders: How world leaders reacted

Here are some reactions to the killing of Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani

Iran will take a crushing revenge for Soleimani's assassination: Official

We will take revenge from all those involved and responsible for his assassination, Amir Hatami said

Qassem Soleimani, Iraq's militia chief killed in Baghdad air strike: Report

Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis were killed late on Thursday

Iran's celebrity, West's terrorist: Who was General Qasem Soleimani

Soleimani was the key architect of Iran's regional influence, leading the fight against jihadist forces and extending Iran's diplomatic heft in Iraq, Syria and beyond