Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran's talks in Oman on Saturday are an opportunity to test the seriousness of the United States which has a record of dealing in bad faith.

Iran says the US is well aware of its defensive power, while underlining the Islamic Republic’s preparedness to defend itself, and noting that the country does not trust Washington, but will test it in upcoming talks.

Iran’s UN ambassador says the Islamic Republic and the UN nuclear agency can resolve their remaining differences over Tehran’s nuclear program if the IAEA adopts “an independent, technical, and impartial approach.”

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi of Iran says the US military buildup in the region contradicts Washington’s call for diplomacy to reach a deal with Tehran.

Iran’s foreign minister has voiced optimism ahead of the upcoming round of indirect talks with the US.

Russia’s lower house of parliament has ratified a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty with Iran.

Araghchi and the United States regional envoy Witkoff are reportedly to hold “indirect talks” in the Omani capital Muscat on Saturday.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Iran and the United States are holding "indirect high-level talks" in Oman on Saturday.

President Pezeshkian has once again said Iran is open to talks but this does not mean it will hold negotiations “at any cost.”

Iran says the US has not yet given its response regarding indirect nuclear negotiations.