Iran, US hold talks in Oman as fears of war hang over region

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Maziar MotamediFebruary 6, 2026 at 06:20 PM
Iran, US hold talks in Oman as fears of war hang over region

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Indirect talks between Iran and the United States were held in Muscat, Oman on February 6, 2026, amid rising tensions and fears of a potential US attack. The Iranian delegation was led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while the US team included special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and US Central Command chief Brad Cooper. Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi mediated the discussions, aiming to create conditions for resuming diplomatic negotiations. Araghchi described the initial talks as a "good start" but noted a climate of mistrust following a previous US military action. The talks occurred as President Trump considers military options against Iran, with increased US military presence in the region.

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