US and Iran now eyeing Oman for nuclear talks as tensions run high

South China Morning Post ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 4, 2026 at 10:17 AM
US and Iran now eyeing Oman for nuclear talks as tensions run high
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The United States and Iran are expected to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday amid rising tensions. The talks come as the US military increases its presence in the Middle East and President Trump warns of potential consequences if a deal isn't reached. Iran has stated it will not compromise on its ballistic missile program, which it considers a red line. The US agreed to move the talks from Turkey at Iran's request, with ongoing discussions about including other regional Arab and Muslim countries. The US military recently shot down an Iranian drone that approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.

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Iran has said it will not ⁠make concessions on its formidable ballistic missile programme.

factual — Iran100% confidence

Trump has warned that “bad things” would probably happen if a deal could not be reached.

quote — Donald Trump100% confidence

The US military on Tuesday shot down an Iranian drone that “aggressively” approached the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.

factual — US military100% confidence

Nuclear talks between the United States and Iran are expected to take place in Oman ‍on Friday.

factual — regional diplomat80% confidence

The Trump administration agreed to an Iranian request to move the talks from Turkey.

factual — Axios reporter Barak Ravid, citing an Arab source70% confidence
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nuclear talks 100% iran 90% us 90% oman 80% ballistic missile programme 70% tensions 60% middle east 60% military 50% air strikes 50% drone 40%

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