'Finally agreed...': First U.S.–Iran talks in years end with stunning declaration from Tehran Top U.S. and Iranian officials have wrapped up the first round of indirect #nuclear talks in #Muscat, #Oman. Both sides, led by #Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, discussed key issues around #Tehran’s nuclear program. Iran said the talks were held in a "constructive atmosphere" and confirmed they will continue next week. Watch | The Times of India

Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated dramatically after Tehran formally rejected direct negotiations with Washington over the nuclear deal. Meanwhile, Trump has also issued an "sanction and bombing" ultimatum for Tehran. Watch the video for details. | Hindustan Times

Watch: Iran arrests an internationally renowned filmmaker, several newspapers report, the third Iranian director to be locked up in less than a week as the government escalates a crackdown on the country’s celebrated cinema industry. https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2022/07/12/Iran-arrests-3rd-outspoken-filmmaker-in-escalating-crackdown | Al Arabiya English

Now, the threat is coming from inside the White House. Donald J. Trump is a one-man wrecking crew for the truth, and he knows all the moves. https://nyti.ms/2Ps2qds | The New York Times Opinion Section

Tensions inside Iran’s parliament exploded as lawmakers issued a direct warning to the United States — branding President Donald Trump a “delusional” leader and threatening sweeping retaliation if Iran is attacked. During a heated session on January 11, convened to address nationwide anti-government protests, Iranian MPs surged to the front of the chamber, shouting anti-U.S. slogans as chants of “Death to America” and “Allahu Akbar” echoed through the hall. The Speaker of Parliament delivered a