Iran-US talks highlights: Indian national, firm target of fresh US sanctions on Iran over oil trade

Iran-US talks live updates: ran said it agreed with the US to continue indirect talks to de-escalate tensions and avert a military confrontation, with Tehran describing the first day as positive.

Negotiations, mediated by Oman in its capital Muscat, had a “good start,” Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told state TV after the talks concluded for the day. He added that he thought the sides “can reach an agreed framework for future talks” if the process continues in the same vein. (Bloomberg)

Iran-US talks live updates: The Iran army reported fire at Tehran barracks, says blaze contained, no injuries, reported news agency AFP.

Iran-US talks live updates: Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi told journalists, “We did note that nuclear talks and the resolution of the main issues must take place in a calm atmosphere, without tension and without threats.”

“The prerequisite for any dialogue is refraining from threats and pressure.”

“We stated this point explicitly today as well, and we expect it to be observed so that the possibility of continuing the talks exists,” he added.

Iran-US talks live updates: Hezbollah has replaced a top security official who was in charge of coordination with Lebanon's security agencies after he told the group's leadership that he wants to step down, two officials with the group who were not authorised to speak publicly on the matter said Friday.

Wafiq Safa had headed Hezbollah's Liaison and Coordination Unit for decades and it was not immediately clear what his new job within the Iran-backed group is going to be. Hezbollah's leadership accepted Safa's resignation Friday, one of the officials said.

The other Hezbollah official said that Safa was replaced by Hussein Abdullah, who is not publicly known. The official added that the Liaison and Coordination Unit was recently stripped of some of its powers that were given to other departments within the group. (AP)

Iran-US talks live updates: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said that Iran should stop being a "destabilising power", citing its nuclear programme and support for "terrorist" groups that threaten regional and European countries, AFP reported.

Barrot also called on "groups supported by Iran" to exert "the utmost restraint" in the event of any military escalation involving the Islamic Republic.

Iran-US talks live updates: The US Department of State said the sanctions would result in the blocking of all property of blocked persons. The measures also extend to entities owned, directly or indirectly, by 50 per cent or more by one or more blocked persons, effectively freezing their assets as well.

The sanctions further prohibit all transactions by US persons or those occurring within or transiting through the United States that involve the interests of blocked individuals.

Iran-US talks live updates: An Indian national and an India-based firm has been the latest target of the latest sanctions announced by the United States on Friday to curb Iran's oil exports.

The US state department statement said it issued sanctions against Elevate Marine Mangement Private Limited, an India-based firm which transported Iranian petroleum products on at least three occasions between September and November 2025, and Akash Anant Shinde, the director of the firm.  

Iran-US talks live updates: US Department of State on Friday said that Iran government has prioritised its “destabilizing behavior over the safety and security of its own citizens,” adding that this was also demonstrated by the regime’s mass murder of peaceful protestors. 

While announcing fresh sanctions on Iran over oil trade, the department said that the US will continue to act against the network of shippers and traders involved in the transport and acquisition of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, and petrochemical products.

Iran-US talks live updates: The State Department on Friday said it would order a block of any transactions with 14 vessels said to transport Iranian oil, including ships flagged from Turkey, India and the United Arab Emirates.

It also announced sanctions on 15 entities and two people.

Since Trump's first administration, the United States has imposed sanctions to force all other countries to stop buying Iranian oil.

Iran-US talks live updates: The US imposed fresh oil sanctions on Iran, moments after talks between both sides in Oman. The Department of State said that it has identified 14  shadow fleet vessels involved in the transport of Iranian petroleum, petroleum products, and petrochemical products. 

 It said that Iran’s exports of these energy commodities are facilitated by a network of illicit shipping operators across multiple jurisdictions. The department said that these operators carry “deceptive practices to load and transport Iranian commodities to buyers in third countries.”

Iran-US talks live updates: The US Department of State has sanctioned 14  shadow fleet vessels involved in the transport of Iranian petroleum, petroleum products, and petrochemical products.  An Indian entity and an Indian national are also under sanctions.

Elevate Marine Management Private Limited is an India-based commercial manager of  Benedict, a Cameroon-flagged crude oil tanker, which transported Iranian petroleum products on at least three occasions between September and November 2025, the state department said.

Akash Anant Shinde  is an Indian national and the director of Elevate.

Iran-US talks live updates: Following the announcement of fresh oil sanctions, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said that President Donald Trump is "committed to driving down the Iranian regime's illicit oil and petrochemical exports under the administration's maximum pressure campaign," AFP reported.

The United States on Friday announced new sanctions to curb Iran's oil exports, including targeting 14 vessels, moments after the adversaries wrapped up a day of indirect talks in Oman.

Iran-US talks live updates: US on Friday announced new Iran oil sanctions moments after talks in Oman.

Earlier, Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said that it expected to hold more negotiations. “The way forward will depend on our consultations with capitals,” he added.

Iran-US talks live updates: Iran on Friday said it expected to hold more negotiations with the United States after a day of indirect talks in Oman. The talks were seen as a critical chance for diplomacy after President Donald Trump threatened new military action against Tehran.

"The way forward will depend on our consultations with capitals," Iran foreign minister added after the talks concluded.

Iran-US talks live updates: After nuclear talks between Iran and the US in Oman, Iran's foreign minister expressed positive hope towards reaching a framework. Here is what Iran said:

“It was a good start to the negotiations. And there is an understanding of continuing the talks. Coordination on how to proceed will be decided in the capitals,” Abbas Araqchi, told Iranian state TV.

"If this process continues, I think we will reach a good framework for an understanding," Reuters quoted him as saying.

"In a very positive atmosphere, our arguments were exchanged and the views of the other side were shared with us," he added.

Iran-US talks live updates: Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States held in Oman on Friday were a good beginning and will continue, Iran's foreign minister said, after growing concerns over the failure of talks.

"It was a good start to the negotiations. And there is an understanding on continuing the talks. Coordination on how to proceed will be decided in the capitals," the minister, Reuters reported, citing Abbas Araghchi.

"If this process continues, I think we will reach a good framework for an understanding," Araghchi said.

Iran-US talks live updates: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks with the United States on Friday focused solely on the nuclear issue, expressing hope that Washington would refrain from making "threats" so that negotiations could proceed, AFP reported.

"Our discussions are focused exclusively on the nuclear issue and we are not addressing any other subject with the Americans," Araghchi said.

Iran-US talks live updates: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday described the atmosphere of talks with the United States as positive, with the two sides agreeing to proceed with negotiations, AFP reported.

"In a very positive atmosphere, our arguments were exchanged and the views of the other side were shared with us," Araghchi told Iranian state TV, adding that the two sides had "agreed to continue negotiations, but we will decide on the modalities and timing at a later date".

Iran-US talks live updates: Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, on Friday said that talks about the nuclear programme with the US were held in a 'very positive atmosphere.' He also said that Iran has agreed with the US to 'proceed with negotiations,' AFP reported.

Earlier, a foreign ministry spokesperson said that nuclear talks are over “for now", however state TV reporter was unsure when negotiations might restart.

Multiple rounds of indirect talks took place in Muscat involving officials from the US, Iran and Oman.

Oman’s Foreign Ministry earlier said that talks with Iran and the US were “focused on preparing the appropriate conditions for resuming diplomatic and technical negotiations”.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said that US-Iran nuclear talks are over “for now", however uncertainity persisted over when the talks might restart.

Russia, meanwhile, said that it hopes the talks between Iran and the US would yield results and lead to de-escalation and urged restraint from all sides.

Iran-US talks live updates: Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson on Friday said that US-Iran nuclear talks are over “for now", however state TV reporter was unsure when negotiations might restart, Reuters reported.

Talks between Iran and the United States on nuclear issues began on Friday, as delegations led by Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi and US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, met in Oman

Iran-US talks live updates: Before the talks began, Iran said that it wants Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss only the nuclear issue in Muscat.

Araghchi also took to X and posted, “Iran enters diplomacy with open eyes and a steady memory of the past year. We engage in good faith and stand firm on our rights. Commitments need to be honoured.”

Meanwhile, Iran also recently said that the meeting in Oman’s capital of Muscat will focus on “broad topics” rather than finer details.

Iran-US talks live updates: Iran's ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, on Friday said that Iran "does not want war at all, but is ready for all options."

"One must also see the consequences of war,” Fathali added. He was responding to a media query on how far Iran is prepared if there is an American onslaught or if it escalates into a full-scale war, PTI reported.

Iran-US talks live updates: Gold prices gained on Friday, rebounding from a sharp selloff in the previous session, as global equities fell and US-Iran tensions lingered.

Spot gold rose 2.3% to $4,879.06 per ounce, and US gold futures for April delivery gained 0.2% to $4,900.90 per ounce, Reuters reported.