Nuclear

The satellite is believed to serve as both a radar tool for intelligence gathering and a platform for radiation testing.

The secretary of state emphasized that peace with the Islamic Republic was still a ways off, but that the US was committed to preventing the spread of a wider conflict in the Middle East.

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warned on Wednesday that Iran is “not far” from a nuclear bomb.

Araghchi said he plans to discuss issues relating to nuclear talks between Iran and the United States during his visit to Moscow,

Trump ultimately opted for nuclear diplomacy with Iran first, and even later sent Kurilla to deliver the message that Israel would need to stand down from attacking.

Yair Lapid: "Destroying Iran's oil industry would collapse its economy and ultimately bring down the regime. Netanyahu was afraid and stopped it."

The president told Israel of his decision earlier in April, according to the report, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Washington visit. 

Iran and the US are due to hold a second round of talks in Oman on Saturday over Tehran's escalating nuclear program, with President Donald Trump threatening military action if there is no deal.

The US plans to cut its troop presence in Syria by half, consolidating bases as part of a broader regional military review.

Khamenei said Tehran retains a "very pessimistic" overall view of the US and should not tie its national affairs to nuclear negotiations.