Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Araghchi reiterated that Iran's nuclear program is purely peaceful in nature and remains fully under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency ...

Sector performance was divided, with six of the S&P 500's 11 primary sectors finishing in red. Communication services and materials led the declines, down 1.83 percent and 0.66 percent respectively.

A Chinese envoy on Friday called for international efforts to promote talks to ease Israel-Iran tensions.