The Iranian leader who slammed President Donald Trump just days ago said Tuesday that his country is now pursing "fair and equitable negotiations."

Iran's leadership warned of a regional conflict on Sunday if the U.S. were to attack it, and designated EU armies as "terrorist groups" in a retaliatory move.

Iran is pushing to shift planned nuclear talks with the U.S. from Turkey to Oman and keep them tightly focused around nuclear talks. The move muddies the diplomatic waters as Washington ramps up its m

Iran’s so-called axis of resistance, its regional network of armed proxies and allied militant groups, could come to the fray to provide additional firepower to Tehran in the event of a conflict with the United States,

Even with US forces poised to strike Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CNN that he was “confident that we can achieve a deal” on Tehran’s nuclear program.

Tensions have continued to rise between the two nations after the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on nationwide protests left thousands dead.

The United States maintains tens of thousands of troops and major military facilities across the region, all operating under US Central Command, also known as Centcom.

Even after a 12-day war with Israel, Iran retains the arsenal to hit U.S. allies and bases. U.S. strikes would lead to “regional war,” Iran’s supreme leader said.