Ali Larijani, a member of Iran’s Expediency Council and an adviser to Iran’s leader, has said Tehran is optimistic about the outcome of possible talks with the US.

Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq has said Tehran is ready for talks with the US over its nuclear program but Washington’s demand for the dissolution of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units also known as Hashd al-Shaabi is unacceptable. 

The British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, emphasized the UK's and other European countries' commitment to pursuing a diplomatic solution for Iran's nuclear issue,

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, stated that certain parts of US President Donald Trump’s letter to Iran contained threatening language, which is totally unacceptable, adding we will not permit anyone to address the Iranian people with threats.

Iranian Minister of Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, said that Tehran has delivered its official response to a letter from US President Donald Trump through Oman, ruling out any direct talks with the US.

Iranian authorities have seized a ship carrying smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf in a significant crackdown on illicit petroleum trade.

Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced plans to showcase new investment opportunities in the oil sector, coinciding with increased crude production of 50,000 barrels per day.

Iran’s Ministry of Petroleum has rejected claims by Iraq’s oil minister regarding the alleged seizure of Iranian oil tankers by the US, calling the reports "unfounded and politically motivated."