CAIRO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Iran told Pakistan's army chief on Tuesday that there would be no talks with Washington until Tehran's demands were met, Iranian media reported, underscoring its hardening stance despite mediation efforts by key interlocutor Pakistan.

Iranian authorities defiant despite financial strain, saying they want to lift US blockade and pressure on their terms.

Against that backdrop, Russia's relationship with Iran presents a separate strategic consideration for Washington: Moscow has condemned the U.S.-Israeli military campaign while maintaining ties with Tehran, even as the Trump administration pursues negotiations with the Kremlin.

Iran told Pakistan army chief Asim Munir that no enriched uranium would leave the country and ruled out talks with the US until Washington met Tehran's demands. The conditions include ending the US blockade,

The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps.

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Iran has deliberately prolonged talks with the US to try to weaken Donald Trump politically ahead of November's US midterm elections, senior officials say, while fears of renewed military action and deep distrust of Washington have reinforced Tehran's reluctance to strike a quick deal to end the war.

Iran war news LIVE: Tehran on Tuesday (local time) introduced a higher price for its heaviest gasoline users, in the latest economic pinch caused by months of war, making it the second such hike since December, state media reported. Without specifically ...

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Treasury's latest sanctions round hits the money behind Iran's oil, and your fuel bill is part of the story.

Iran war news Highlights: US President Donald Trump said the renewed fighting with Iran will not last “too long”, while adding that the US is ready to strike Iran “at any time.” Meanwhile, Iran’s security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, said, according to ...

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says Iran and Oman have agreed to terms of a deal to secure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the hard-line group claims the U.S. is standing in the way of a deal and said the strait would remain closed until ...

Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei on Tuesday told the visiting Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir that Tehran would not allow nuclear material to leave the count