Iran's president has instructed the foreign minister to pursue negotiations with the United States. This marks a shift amid high tensions following Iran's crackdown on protests.

Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would pursue "fair and equitable" talks, as the US builds up forces in the region.

U.S. and Iranian officials meet separately in Oman for indirect nuclear talks, with diplomats reportedly preparing conditions for resumed negotiations.

Differences over the scope for the talks have also cast doubts on whether it will still go ahead, keeping open the risk of U.S. military action.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for a peaceful resolution of tensions with Washington following renewed military threats from US President Donald Trump. During a telephone conversation with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi,

Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order reaffirming the ongoing national emergency with respect to Iran

Low oil prices give President Donald Trump more leverage over Iran, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Friday, speaking as the two adversaries teeter on the brink of another conflict.

Iran and the United States will hold talks Friday in Oman, their latest over Tehran's nuclear program after Israel launched a 12-day war on the country in June and the Islamic Republic launched a

Trump threatens Iran with military action while pursuing diplomatic talks. Recent drone shootdowns escalate tensions as diplomatic summit approaches.