U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it was up to Iran to decide whether the recent U.S. movement of B-2 bombers was a message to Tehran, as he voiced hope that U.S.-Iran negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program could be resolved peacefully.

The wrath of the US is fast-approaching the Iranian regime and it would do well to seriously consider its capabilities.

Iran's president said nuclear achievements cannot not be compromised and the Islamic Republic does not seek weapons

Five entities and one person based in Iran are cited in the new sanctions for their support of Iran’s nuclear program. The designated groups include the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and subordinates Iran Centrifuge Technology Company, Thorium Power Company, Pars Reactors Construction and Development Company and Azarab Industries Co.

Iran and the United States will hold talks in the sultanate of Oman on Saturday in an attempt to jump-start negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says upcoming talks with the U.S. could guarantee results but "wall of mistrust" remains.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that bombing Iran would not pave the way to peace with, and that Moscow hoped that talks between the U.S. and Iran may help to avoid a crisis.

Israel’s Defence Minister has claimed to unveil proof linking Iran to Hamas’ October 7 attack. Intercepted letters reveal Hamas leaders allegedly requested $500 million from Iran to destroy Israel, exposing Tehran’s ongoing financial and strategic support.