Iran reportedly nears deal with China for supersonic anti-ship missiles that could target U.S. carrier strike groups deployed in Middle East waters.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Tuesday that a deal with the U.S. was "within reach, but only if diplomacy is given priority", days ahead of an expected fresh round of talks between the two sides in Geneva.

As diplomatic talks in Geneva between the U.S. and Iran continue amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CBS's "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "I think as a sovereign country,