Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Majid Takht Ravanchi, talks with NPR about Iran's contention that it shot down a U.S. drone in Iranian airspace.
With Iran shooting down a U.S. drone, a look at the rules in the Persian Gulf and who would know the truth about air space and where the incident occurred.
Iran's military shot down an American surveillance drone Thursday marking the latest in a line of events leading up to the current military and diplomatic tension between the United States and Iran.
The U.S. says Iran shot down a military surveillance drone in an unprovoked attack and denies the aircraft was over Iranian territory. Iran claims it shot down a spy drone over a southern province.
The two countries are marking the 70th anniversary of their establishment of diplomatic relations. But some experts believe Xi Jinping's trip has another purpose.
As tensions escalate with Iran, the Trump administration is balancing the hardline instincts of President Trump's advisers and Trump's own instincts to avoid a military conflict.
Officials say a poorly lit photograph led to a mix-up, resulting in the former Red Sox slugger getting shot instead of a friend who was the intended target.
First he vanished after sending his wife a knife emoji. Then Chinese officials announced Meng Hongwei had been detained on bribery charges. Now, state-run media says he's admitted guilt.