Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had said that the country has no plans to abandon its nuclear program, including uranium enrichment, despite "severe" damage to its facilities after US strikes last month.

"The delegation will come to Iran to discuss the modality, not to go to the (nuclear) sites," Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister told reporters.

Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia, and China met in Tehran to coordinate positions on nuclear negotiations and sanctions before upcoming talks in Istanbul, reports media - Anadolu Ajansı

A vessel carrying 750 tons of missiles and equipment bound for Yemen was intercepted by exiled Yemeni government loyalists Wednesday, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Iran denied sending the shipment, saying it was a “deceitful attempt” to incriminate the regime.

"US destroyer 'Fitzgerald' attempted to approach waters under Iran's monitoring in a provocative move," Iranian state TV said.

On the eve of the six-month anniversary of his second term at the White House, Trump took to Truth Social, a platform he owns, to issue a strong warning to Tehran.