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

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 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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