Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the United States for its "unforgivable crime" of shooting down a passenger plane over the Persian Gulf.

The spokesman emphasized that the team's true gift to the nation went beyond the final score.

Iran's negotiating delegation has departed for Switzerland to seek clarification on the implementation of US commitments under the recently signed MoU, Baghaei says.

Tehran remains steadfast on its principled red lines as authorities review a proposed understanding, firmly rejecting speculation that a final deal has been reached despite Washington backtracking on recent military threats.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says a ceasefire in Lebanon is inseparable from any final agreement to end the war, as the Israeli regime continues its violations.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said Friday that message exchanges with Washington continue, but no final understanding has been reached.

Iran has censured certain neighboring countries for their betrayal during the recent illegal US-Israeli war of aggression against the Islamic Republic.