February 6, 2026 9:38 AM
US and Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks in Oman
The United States and Iran have confirmed that they will hold direct nuclear negotiations in Oman’s capital, Muscat, on Friday in a significant diplomatic engagement against the backdrop of heightened regional tensions. The talks are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. local time and follow days of uncertainty over the venue, format and agenda of the discussions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the meeting on social media, thanking Omani authorities for facilitating the talks. ...