FILE PHOTO: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during Friday prayers in Tehran September 14, 2007. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl/File Photo
Reuters: Khamenei says Iran set to boost enrichment capacity if nuclear deal founders
ANKARA (Reuters) - Iran’s top leader said on Monday he had ordered preparations to increase uranium enrichment capacity if a nuclear deal with world powers falls apart after the U.S. withdrawal, and he vowed never to accept limits on Tehran’s ballistic missile program.
Tensions between Iran and the West have resurged since President Donald Trump pulled the United States out of world powers’ 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran, calling it deeply flawed.
European signatories are scrambling to save the accord, which they see as crucial to forestalling an Iranian nuclear weapon, by seeking to ring-fence trade with Iran against new U.S. financial sanctions to dissuade Tehran from quitting the deal.
“Our enemies will never be able to halt our nuclear progress...It is their bad dream and will not happen,” Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a televised speech.
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MIDDLE EAST
US, Turkey say plan reached to resolve rift over Syria town.
Netanyahu heads to Europe with Iran on his mind.
Jordan's Prime Minister Hani Mulki resigns amid protests.
Report: Bashar al-Assad to visit Kim Jong Un in North Korea.
Iraq post-ISIL: Hundreds of bodies found buried in Mosul.
IAEA head calls for 'timely' cooperation from Iran.
Netanyahu heads to Europe seeking about-face on Iran.
Israel Air Force strikes 15 Hamas targets in Gaza.
Israeli troops kill Gaza man armed with ax: military.
ASIA
US urges China to release Tiananmen crackdown death toll.
UN nuclear chief says work in N. Korea could resume quickly.
White House says 'powerful' sanctions to remain on North Korea.
Trump urged to raise human rights, regional issues with Kim.
Singapore abuzz with preparations for Trump-Kim summit.
Anti-nuclear group offers to foot summit bill for N. Korea's Kim.
Kabul religious gathering hit by deadly suicide bombing.
Taliban reject US commander’s statement on peace talks.
State Dept.: One Jew left in Afghanistan; No Christian churches.
Taiwan president calls for democracy in China on Tiananmen anniversary.
Qantas to refer to Taiwan as a territory, not a nation, following Chinese demands.
China: Smaller trade surplus, OK. But tech concessions? No.
AFRICA
US says airstrike in Somalia kills 27 al-Shabab extremists.
At least 13 killed in two separate central Nigeria attacks. Nigeria: Dozens killed by cattle thieves in Zamfara state.
Madagascar Prime Minister Olivier Mahafaly resigns. Madagascar PM makes way for 'consensus' premier in bid to end crisis.
Army in Madagascar threatens to 'intervene' over political crisis.
Ethiopian officials move to lift state of emergency.
Ivory Coast opposition rejects third term for president.
At least 46 migrants dead after boat sinks off Tunisian coast, defence ministry says.
Egypt's Sisi sworn in for second term with vow to fight terrorism.
EUROPE
Merkel condemns Iran tweet but still backs nuclear deal.
Putin scoffs at US indictment of Russians in campaign probe.
Putin: ‘Fierce’ US politics standing in way of summit with Trump.
Russia not seeking to split Europe, assures Putin. Russia not trying to split EU, Putin says before rare visit to Western Europe.
Putin signs bill on countermeasures against US, its allies.
Anti-immigration leader Janez Jansa to form Slovenia government.
Pedro Sánchez is sworn in as Spain's new prime minister.
Matteo Salvini: 'Italy and Sicily cannot be Europe's refugee camp'.
Germany risks losing credibility in defense, US ambassador says.
Macedonia: Thousands protest country's name change.
About 2 million Russians suffer from drug addiction, says interior minister.
AMERICAS
Guatemala volcano death toll up to 62, expected to rise.
US renews call for OAS to suspend Venezuela. U.S. calls on OAS to suspend Venezuela from organization.
Trump claims progress after 500 days.
Trump says he has power to pardon himself but has done nothing wrong. Trump says he has ‘absolute right’ to pardon himself.
New Nicaragua violence kills six, including an American. U.S. citizen killed in Nicaragua as political violence continues.
Cuba forms commission to revamp constitution.
Venezuela frees 40 jailed activists and politicians.
Team studies bones to identify the disappeared in Mexico.
Joe Biden and backers say he still ISN'T ruling out a 2020 presidential run - and will announce the final decision after midterm elections.
Justices side with Colorado baker on same-sex wedding cake.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Suicide bomber kills 14 after Afghan clerics outlaw suicide bombings.
US strikes Shabaab again outside Mogadishu.
Afghan MoI: Taliban operations span the entire country.
Mozambique police 'kill jihadists'.
Facebook left harrowing Islamic State videos on site for three years despite claiming to have cracked down on hate content.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Tech rally helps Wall Street push higher, Nasdaq has record close. Technology gains drive Nasdaq composite to an all-time high.
World stock markets continue to rise on strong US jobs data.
China warns US sanctions will void trade talks.
China 'regrets' EU challenge at WTO.
Huawei hits back at claims it's a national security threat controlled by Beijing.
Airlines slash profit forecast as costs soar.
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