US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears they had that Israel would assassinate meditators during talks this spring, two US officials said.

The PDKI says six Kurdish fighters were killed in an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp ambush near Piranshahr, while the Revolutionary Guards claim five Kurdish militants dead.

By Jonathan Saul and Parisa Hafezi LONDON/DUBAI, July 3 (Reuters) - Iran has begun talks with Japanese companies under a U.S. sanctions waiver allowing it to resume oil sales, though prospective buyers are seeking a longer waiver and reassurances about ship safety,

"The danger Kurds pose is down the road," a former U.S. official told Newsweek.

Senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy reports from the White House, detailing President Donald Trump's upcoming speech at Mount Rushmore and the administration's foreign policy challenges. Doocy highlights Iran's rejection of a U.

In the spring, U.S. officials suspected Israel intended to kill Iran's top negotiators and sent a warning to Tehran to take precautions.

Iran and Oman have presented to the U.S. a proposal for the administration of the Strait of Hormuz that includes the joint collection of administrative fees by the two Middle East nations, four sources told NBC News.

By Robert Harvey LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices were steady on Friday and little changed for the week as traders held on to hopes for a successful outcome from attempts to secure peace between the United States and Iran.