Oman mediates Iran-US nuclear talks amid tensions and Trump’s threats

Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman over Tehran's nuclear programme on Friday, facilitated by Oman as a mediator. The talks were described by Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as "a very good start". US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, represented the US side at the meeting. The discussions focused on finding a way to hold future negotiations, seemingly returning to where talks began months ago before Israel launched its war on Iran in June. US Navy Admiral Brad Cooper attended the meeting, marking an unusual development that may signal Washington's willingness to strike Iran if negotiations fail. The US has demonstrated military firepower in the region, raising questions about whether attacks could force Iran to change its ways or topple its government.

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