TEHRAN (ANA)- Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the current nuclear talks with the United States differ fundamentally from pre-war negotiations and began with an exploratory meeting in Muscat.

TEHRAN (ANA)- As global attention turns to Muscat, Iran enters the Oman talks with confidence and a results-driven approach, framing the defense of its nuclear rights and the lifting of sanctions as core national objectives and a continuation of its strategic diplomacy.

TEHRAN (ANA)- “Donald Trump treats negotiations as a platform to assert dominance and apply psychological pressure, a tactic resurfacing ahead of the Oman talks with Iran.”

TEHRAN (ANA)- Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, stressed that the country does not require nuclear weapons to defend itself, highlighting Iran’s existing deterrent capabilities and strategic strength.

TEHRAN (ANA)- David Hearst, editor-in-chief of Middle East Eye, argues that the confrontation facing Iran today is not merely a national struggle but a defining battle for the survival of the entire region.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A senior Iranian defense official has warned that any hostile military action against Iran would trigger a broad and decisive response, extending from the Persian Gulf to the core of Israeli territory, placing responsibility for any escalation squarely on the initiators.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking alongside his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Istanbul, emphasized Tehran’s readiness to engage in substantive diplomatic discussions while warning against Israeli expansionism and U.S. military threats in the region.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Senior Iranian and Qatari officials have held talks on unfolding regional developments, underscoring ongoing diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and promote stability across the region.

 Syria is tentatively open to "Israel" setting up a liaison office in Damascus, as long as it lacks diplomatic status, a Syrian source close to transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa told "Israeli" news outlet i24NEWS. The source said Damascus is engaging with a US-backed initiative aimed at deepening Syrian–US relations, which includes the proposed establishment of a joint Syrian–US security and military operations room.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah has urged resistance fighters across the world to stand ready in support of Iran, warning that any military confrontation with Tehran would carry heavy costs for its opponents.