As U.S.-Iran nuclear diplomacy continues, Israel warns that limiting talks to atomic program while ignoring ballistic missiles leaves Jerusalem "exposed."

But using the same strategy the White House directed at Venezuela is seen as likely to spark retaliation by Tehran and a surge in oil prices.

Some residents of the Iranian capital Tehran on Tuesday chanted slogans against the Islamic republic and supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the eve of the most significant annual commemoration

The Middle East is entering a volatile phase as military signaling, diplomacy, and energy security collide. Reports suggest increasing cargo flights between China and Iran, raising questions about possible weapons cooperation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to push Trump at a meeting Wednesday for Tehran's ballistic missile arsenal to be included in any nuclear deal.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday Tehran is ready for any verification of its nuclear programme, amid renewed talks with the US and raging internal unrest.View on euronews

Iran rejects U.S. demands to negotiate ballistic missile program as tensions escalate across Middle East despite ongoing diplomatic talks in Oman.

Iran marks the 47th anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution as leaders face pressure from the U.S. and anger at home.

Differences over the scope for the talks have also cast doubts on whether it will still go ahead, keeping open the risk of U.S. military action.