The statement comes in the backdrop of Iran declaring that it will increase Uranium levels at its Fordo nuclear facility by up to 20 percent

Amidst several electoral setbacks, the US president pursues fresh sanctions on Iran.

The Trump administration declared Saturday that all UN sanctions against Iran have been restored, a move most of the rest of the world rejects as illegal and is likely to ignore.

The White House plans to issue an executive order on Monday spelling out how the U.S. will enforce the restored sanctions.

Ambassador Rob Macaire was detained for allegedly "inciting" protesters in Tehran angry at the military's accidental downing of a Ukranian passenger jet.

We are ascertaining further details on the incident. Our Mission is in touch with the Government of Iran to secure the early release and repatriation of Indian nationals: MEA

Trump's move to impose a fresh set of sanctions on Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a string of military commanders comes days after Tehran said it shot down an American drone in the region on Thursday.

The sanctions cover Iran's banking and energy sectors and reinstate penalties for countries and companies in Europe, Asia and elsewhere that do not halt Iranian oil imports.