The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has carried out a string of simultaneous and massive missile strikes against US military bases across West Asia in retaliation for airstrikes targeting several cities in Iran, including the capital Tehran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that the success of ongoing indirect nuclear talks with the United States hinges on the “seriousness and realism” of Washington.

The United States does not want to be dragged into another open-ended war in West Asia, US Vice President JD Vance says.

Abbas Araghchi says the latest round of indirect talks with the US was one of the best, most serious, and longest to date, and that Tehran and Washington moved "closer to an agreement."

Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi says technical-level talks between the US and Iran will be held next week in Vienna, after what he described as significant progress in the latest round of negotiations.

Iran says it pursues a clear stance on its nuclear program and reiterates its rights as per the NPT and international law.

The Iranian and Omani foreign ministers meet in Geneva ahead of the third round of indirect nuclear talks between the Islamic Republic and the US.