Doha: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has told Al Jazeera that a US attempt to open dialogue is "a positive step," saying Tehran has studied a letter sent by US Vice President JD Vance. Araghchi said an Iranian delegation is in Qatar to continue talks with mediators, adding that his aide is currently in Doha for consultations. There are currently no plans for meetings with US officials, he said.

Araghchi said mediators have presented proposals on the nuclear dossier, which Iran is reviewing as part of a second phase. He said Iran does not rule out the possibility of being attacked, adding that its forces are "at the highest level of readiness," and acknowledged the effects of US-imposed economic pressure but said Iran "will not surrender." Iran insists on the restoration of oil waivers, the release of frozen assets including $6 billion held in Qatar, and the lifting of sanctions.

The remarks came as Iran's supreme leader ordered the military to deliver an "immediate, effective response without geographical limitations" to any potential threat, according to the IRNA news agency. His directive also included updating a database of targets so that US and Israeli assets would be within reach of Iran's armed forces.

Iranian media reported that a US drone attacked two fishing boats off Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz, injuring two fishermen, while two others who had been missing were found. Analysts say talks to end the conflict require compromises Washington may be unwilling to make, and Qatari mediation efforts are continuing.

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