Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is prepared to restart nuclear negotiations provided the United States guarantees against military strikes. He warned that past attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities failed and cannot be replaced by diplomacy alone. Araghchi emphasized Iran’s readiness for all scenarios, including potential conflict with Israel, while highlighting growing cooperation with Saudi Arabia and regional neighbors. Talks are ongoing with European signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal and the IAEA, aiming for fair and balanced negotiations.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for the formation of a united national front to resist what he described as U.S. attempts to subjugate Iran.

“Never will the Islamic Republic bow to America,” he declared in a Sunday address.

Khamenei linked last June’s joint Israeli-U.S. attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities to broader efforts to destabilize the country.

Meanwhile, Iran is preparing to reopen negotiations with world powers over its nuclear program, signaling a new round of diplomacy amid escalating tensions.

An Iranian missile hit Israel’s Bazan oil refinery on June 17, killing three people trapped in debris and fire. The attack caused significant damage to fuel and lighting infrastructure, forcing a complete shutdown. Israel had earlier conducted airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, prompting immediate Iranian counterattacks, including 22 missile strikes across Israeli-occupied territory and strikes on a U.S. base in Qatar. A U.S.-brokered ceasefire began on June 24, ending the intense 12-day conflict.

Iranian police arrested nearly 21,000 “suspects” during a 12-day conflict with Israel and the United States in June, according to police spokesperson Saeed Montazerolmahdi. Public tip-offs rose by 41% during this period, leading to the arrests.
Although the spokesperson did not specify the alleged crimes, espionage charges were among Iran’s claims. Authorities detained 2,774 undocumented migrants, investigated 30 high-security cases through phone inspections, and arrested 261 people on suspicion of espionage along with 172 for unauthorized video recording. Seven men convicted of espionage have been executed. Many detainees have since been released.
During the war, Iranian police handled more than 5,700 cybercrime cases, including online fraud and unauthorized withdrawals.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei has dismissed recent rumors about restarting talks with the United States as part of a psychological warfare campaign by enemies. He denied any set time or place for negotiations and called these reports false and aimed at creating tension. Baghaei confirmed that a diplomatic channel through protecting interest offices remains open, and mediator communication is normal. He also stated he is unaware of any other country mediating besides Oman.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any future threat to the nation’s security will provoke an unimaginable and harsher response than Operation True Promise 3. The statement was made on the 40th day of mourning for fallen Iranian commanders. The IRGC said it remains ready to retaliate firmly against the U.S., Israel, or their allies. The warning follows recent military clashes, including Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iranian facilities and Iran’s missile strikes on Tel Aviv and a U.S. base in Qatar.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeşkian is set to visit Armenia within the next two weeks and China next month, where he will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. The announcement was made by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who termed the president’s recent Pakistan visit — where 12 cooperation agreements were signed — as very successful. Pezeşkian has previously visited several countries, including Iraq, Russia, and Egypt, reflecting Tehran’s focus on strengthening regional and international diplomatic ties.

A strong earthquake measuring 5.73 on the Richter scale shook southern Iran on August 5. The quake originated just 10 kilometers below the surface, intensifying its impact. Despite the strength, no immediate casualties or damage have been reported. Over the past year, Iran has experienced several medium to strong tremors, including a 5.6 magnitude quake in June that disrupted power and communication systems in the southwest region.

Ebrahim Azizi, Chairman of Iran’s Parliamentary Commission on National Security and Foreign Policy, has announced that Iran will not grant physical access to its nuclear facilities to any international organization. In a statement, he dismissed rumors circulating in the media about inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Azizi confirmed that an IAEA delegation will visit Iran next week, but their discussions will be limited to technical and expert-level talks with Iranian officials only. “Under a law passed by the Iranian parliament, physical access to nuclear sites by international agencies is not permissible,” he added. “However, dialogue will continue.”

Kazem Gharibabadi, a senior Iranian official, has stated that lifting economic sanctions remains one of Iran’s key conditions for restarting negotiations with the United States.

Despite ongoing sanctions, he emphasized that Iran has managed to continue oil exports, saying, “Even under sanctions, we’ve found ways to sell our oil.”

Gharibabadi added:
“If the U.S. avoids returning to the negotiation table—or if talks proceed without lifting sanctions—it won’t be the end of the world. We must strengthen our economic foundations regardless.”
He stressed the need for international cooperation:
“We live in a globalized economy. Nations must engage with one another—especially with neighbors. There is enormous untapped potential both regionally and beyond.”

He concluded by saying that while lifting sanctions through diplomacy would be ideal, Iran will not tie all its options to negotiations, especially if the process is exploited.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during his Pakistan visit, thanked the Pakistani government for standing firmly with Iran during the recent 12-day Israel-US aggression. He highlighted the deep historical, religious, and cultural ties between the two countries and emphasized the potential to boost bilateral trade from $3 billion to $10 billion soon. The visit resulted in signing 12 agreements focusing on economic cooperation, border security, and transport. Both nations committed to strengthening security cooperation against terrorist threats along their shared border.

Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, the temporary Friday prayer leader in Tehran, warned that if Israel breaks the ceasefire, Tel Aviv would be turned into a "ghost city." He claimed that global protests reflect growing hatred toward Israel, while Iran has demonstrated its power by targeting American bases. He described Israel as a “cancerous tumor” that must be removed and warned that if left unchecked, Israel would treat all Muslim nations as it has Syria. He also condemned the U.S., accusing it of launching military interventions in at least 25 countries over recent decades, calling its history a “dark dossier of crimes.”

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the Financial Times that Tehran still has the capability to enrich uranium and is taking a tougher stance on nuclear talks. He said new conditions are being set for any renewed negotiations with the U.S., especially after Washington's involvement in the recent Israel conflict. Iran demands compensation and assurances against future attacks during talks. Araghchi also confirmed plans to activate a new enrichment facility near Isfahan, highlighting increased resistance within Iran’s leadership to diplomatic engagement.

An Iranian MP, Mojtaba Zarei, alleges that Iranian intelligence has secretly installed surveillance cameras at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s home. Zarei insists this is based on verified information and marks a significant achievement for Iran’s intelligence efforts. The claim has not been officially addressed by Israel. Experts see it as part of ongoing psychological and propaganda warfare between Iran and Israel. This follows a 2024 drone attack on Netanyahu’s residence, believed to be orchestrated by Iran-backed Hezbollah.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will embark on a two-day state visit to Pakistan on August 2 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This will mark the second such visit by an Iranian president in recent years. His agenda includes meetings with political leaders and cultural and business elites, aiming to boost bilateral trade beyond $3 billion and enhance cooperation in border, cultural, and religious areas. The visit follows earlier diplomatic efforts and reflects deepening ties between the two neighboring countries.