Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday that Iran and Russia have never "worked as closely" together as they are now.

Iran is reportedly prolonging negotiations with the U.S. to undermine President Donald Trump ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, while preparing for the possibility of renewed American and Israeli military strikes.

Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei has told Pakistan army chief Asim Munir that Tehran will not allow its enriched uranium to be moved out of the country, while also reiterating that peace talks with

Iran has deliberately prolonged talks with the US to try to weaken Donald Trump politically ahead of November's US midterm elections, senior officials say, while fears of renewed military action and deep distrust of Washington have reinforced Tehran's reluctance to strike a quick deal to end the war.

Iranian authorities defiant despite financial strain, saying they want to lift US blockade and pressure on their terms.

Abdolhai said Iran had a little over 300 aircraft in total, but only around 130 to 140 were operational before the latest losses, according to Nournews, a media outlet close to Ir

Iranian officials say they have received an official U.S. response to Tehran's own proposal to end the seven-month war, which U.S. President Donald Trump rejected days earlier

With new talk of escalation, Islamabad is trying to revive negotiations without alienating Tehran, Riyadh or Washington.

He said that regardless of the timing or outcome of the vote, Iran’s armed forces would target US interests “without limitation” if Washington took action against Iran, whether directly or at Israel’s urging. Abdollahi also blamed the presence of US forces for insecurity and economic problems in countries hosting them.

Iran says its ties with Russia are stronger than ever after a visit by Putin's top envoy, challenging Trump's assertion that Moscow isn't helping Iran in the war.

Tehran says the plan would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks within a week if Washington agrees.