U.S. and Iran Set for Talks in Oman

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Erika Solomon and Ben HubbardFebruary 6, 2026 at 08:40 AM

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US and Iranian officials are set to meet in Muscat, Oman on Friday for their first face-to-face negotiations since the US and Iran were at war last June. The talks aim to prevent another conflict in the region. Middle Eastern diplomats see a chance for progress on Iran's nuclear program, but are pessimistic about other US demands. Iranian President Trump has threatened to strike Iran if it does not accept three demands: ending its nuclear program, discarding enriched uranium stockpile, reducing ballistic missiles, and ending support for militant groups. The session is seen as an attempt by regional leaders to avoid war. Diplomats have proposed limiting Iran's enrichment capabilities to 3% or less to meet Trump's demand of zero enrichment.

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Tehran 40% Israel 40% Marco Rubio 50% Persian Gulf 50% Oman ×270% Donald Trump ×470% United States ×490% Iran ×1090%

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u.s. iran talks 100% nuclear program 80% regional conflict 70% middle east 60% militant groups 50% ballistic missiles 50% oman 40% enriched uranium 40%