Daily brief
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered his foreign minister to pursue new talks with the United States, stating they must be fair, equitable, and free from threats. The two nations are preparing for rare diplomatic negotiations, with Turkey and Oman discussed as possible venues. US President Donald Trump warned that 'bad things' would happen if no deal is reached.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss the revived US-Iran talks, as a report suggests Israel is seeking US strikes on Iran but finds Trump 'just not there'.
The UAE urged the US and Iran to strike a nuclear deal ahead of the planned talks, with its president postponing a visit to Japan amid regional tensions.
Pakistan has reportedly been invited to join the US-Iran talks in Turkey, with its foreign ministry stating it will take a diplomatic seat at the negotiations.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ahead of the anticipated US-Iran nuclear talks.