US-Iran talks live: Critical talks to begin in Oman in push to prevent war

CM Christine Maguire,Edna MohamedAl JazeeraFiled 2026-02-06 · 04:00 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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US and Iranian officials are meeting in Muscat, Oman, on February 6, 2026, for critical talks aimed at de-escalating tensions and preventing potential war. The discussions occur amidst escalating tensions and a US military buildup in the Gulf. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US President Donald Trump's advisors, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are participating in the talks. The focus of the negotiations is expected to be Tehran's nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions. The talks are being held in Oman in an effort to mediate and find a diplomatic solution to the growing conflict.

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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to take part in the talks.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has travelled to Muscat.

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US and Iranian officials are holding talks in Muscat.

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US-Iran talks in Oman to focus on Tehran's nuclear programme and lifting of sanctions

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Talks aim to prevent war amid escalating tensions.

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1 min read · 117 words

Live updates, US-Iran talks live: Critical talks to begin in Oman in push to prevent warUS and Iranian officials are holding talks in Muscat amid escalating tensions and a US military buildup in the Gulf.Video Duration 02 minutes 09 seconds 02:09US-Iran talks in Oman to focus on Tehran's nuclear programme and lifting of sanctionsPublished On 6 Feb 2026 US and Iranian officials are set to hold talks in Oman amid weeks of escalating tensions and fears of a military confrontation between the two countries. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has travelled to the Omani capital Muscat for the discussions, while United States President Donald Trump’s advisers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are also set to take part.

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