07:49⇢Araghchi Confirms Indirect Oman Talks Limited To Nuclear Issue
⌨The newspapers report on continued controversy over Iran-US talks scheduled for Saturday in Oman. Foreign Minister Araghchi clarified these will be indirect negotiations focusing solely on nuclear issues, describing them as "a test of US seriousness" (Hamshahri Online, Tasnim). The US State Department insists this is "a meeting, not negotiations" (Radio Farda), while Washington Post reports US envoy Vitkaf may not travel to Oman if Iran refuses direct dialogue (Iran International). The EU has reacted to the upcoming indirect talks (ISNA). Meanwhile, protests erupted in Tehran condemning recent Israeli actions (Mehr News), while protests against Hamas in Gaza are described as "a warning to Iran's regime" (Kayhan London). Yemen's armed forces claim to have shot down a US aircraft in Al-Jawf province (Al-Alam).