Iran warns of severe' response in wake of Trump's new strikes threat
US President Trump threatened strikes on Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities; Iran vowed severe retaliation, raising fears of renewed conflict after June's deadly 12-day war.
Iran's foreign minister meets with UN nuclear watchdog in bid to avert sanctions
Imminent reimposition of UN sanctions on Iran risks rapid escalation, diplomatic breakdown, and possible Israeli military action unless urgent negotiations yield a limited agreement.