Iranian state media reported Foreign Minister Araqchi received "key elements" of America's nuclear proposal through Oman's foreign minister, promising a response based on "national principles and interests." This diplomatic development occurred as Iran dismissed IAEA warnings about increased uranium enrichment near weapons-grade levels as "baseless claims" designed to create atmosphere against Tehran.
The nuclear discussions unfolded against backdrop of Israel blocking Arab foreign ministers from meeting Palestinian Authority President Abbas in Ramallah, preventing diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and UAE from entering the occupied West Bank.
Earlier, Araqchi had hardened Iran's position, declaring Western demands for zero enrichment constitute "imposing dominance" and stating Iranians would not accept halting enrichment. A nationwide truck drivers' strike expanded to 152 cities with increased arrests, while President Pezeshkian proposed transferring loss-making state companies to universities to generate revenue.