New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- Iran is engaged in a fresh round of negotiations with the United States and remains a strong and influential regional power despite decades of sanctions, Iranian Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali said on Friday, underscoring Tehran's focus on diplomacy, technological progress and closer cooperation with India.

Speaking at a press conference, Fathali said Iran had demonstrated resilience and scientific advancement even under sustained external pressure.

"Despite all the pressures imposed by our adversaries, Iran remained a strong and influential country in the region," the Ambassador said, highlighting the progress and development the country has achieved in the last over a decade. "We have made significant progress...