Araghchi said Iran wanted to negotiate on an “equal footing” with the US, describing it as “a party that constantly threatens to resort to force in violation of the UN Chart

President Donald Trump said the US is holding direct talks with Iran and the next round will take place this Saturday “at almost the highest level,” provoking confusion after the leaders in Tehran rejected the idea and proposed negotiations with Oman as mediator.

Iran said on Friday it was giving high-level nuclear talks with the United States on Saturday "a genuine chance", after President Donald Trump threatened bombing if discussions failed.