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Iranian Overseas Minister Abbas Araghchi mentioned that oblique nuclear talks with the U.S. in Oman had been ” begin” and that there was a “consensus” that the negotiations would proceed.
“After an extended interval with out dialogue, our viewpoints had been conveyed, and our considerations had been expressed. Our pursuits, the rights of the Iranian folks, and all issues that wanted to be acknowledged had been offered in a really optimistic ambiance, and the opposite facet’s views had been additionally heard,” Araghchi mentioned.
“It was begin, however its continuation depends upon consultations in our respective capitals and deciding on learn how to proceed,” he added.
Iranian Overseas Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with Omani Overseas Minister Badr al-Busaidi in Muscat, Oman, Feb. 6, 2026. (Iranian Overseas Ministry/WANA (West Asia Information Company)/ Handout by way of Reuters)
Oman’s overseas minister Badr al-Busaidi met with each Iranian and American officers on Friday, the Overseas Ministry of Oman mentioned on X. The ministry mentioned that al-Busaidi held separate conferences with Araghchi and U.S. particular envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
“The consultations centered on getting ready the suitable circumstances for resuming diplomatic and technical negotiations, whereas emphasizing their significance, in gentle of the events’ willpower to make sure their success in attaining sustainable safety and stability,” the Overseas Ministry of Oman mentioned.
Oman reportedly put out a public assertion acknowledging the talks after journalists with The Related Press noticed Iranian and American officers individually go to the palace, the outlet reported. The AP mentioned it was not instantly clear if talks had been achieved for the day, however famous that the palace was empty after the convoys left.
The Iranian representatives reportedly met with al-Busaidi first, and solely after their convoy left the palace did one other set of autos arrive, one among which had an American flag, in accordance with the AP. The outlet mentioned the SUV flying the American flag stayed on the palace for an hour and a half.
Omani overseas minister Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, U.S. particular envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner meet forward of the U.S.-Iran talks, in Muscat, the capital of Oman, on Feb. 6, 2026. (Oman Overseas Ministry/Anadolu by way of Getty Pictures)
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The talks had been initially set to happen in Turkey, however had been later moved, in accordance with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who confirmed the change in venue on Wednesday.
“We thought we had a longtime discussion board that had been agreed to in Turkey. It was put collectively by numerous companions who wished to attend and be part of it,” Rubio mentioned when taking questions from reporters on Wednesday.
“I noticed conflicting reviews yesterday from the Iranian facet saying that that they had not agreed to that. So, that is nonetheless being labored by way of. On the finish of the day, the USA is ready to have interaction in, has at all times been ready to have interaction with Iran.”
Iranian officers additionally reportedly tried to restrict the talks to a bilateral U.S.-Iran format, excluding different Arab and regional nations, in accordance with Axios.
Supreme Chief Khamenei broadcasts new Revolutionary Guard appointment whereas central financial institution chief resigns amid protests. (Fars Information Company by way of AP/Workplace of the Iranian Supreme Chief/WANA/ Reuters )
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Tensions between Iran and the U.S. have been excessive since Washington bombed Tehran’s nuclear services in the summertime of 2025. Issues escalated additional because the U.S. condemned Iran’s therapy of anti-regime protesters, with President Donald Trump threatening to behave if authorities actors used violence towards demonstrators.
Trump just lately mentioned in an interview with NBC Information that Iranian Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khameni “needs to be very frightened,” although the president acknowledged that the 2 nations had been “negotiating.”
A former Iranian political prisoner mentioned Trump is “the one U.S. President who will not be afraid of [the Iranian] regime.” (Majid Saeedi/Getty Pictures; Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Bloomberg by way of Getty Pictures)
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When pressed about why he has not adopted by way of on threats to take motion if the regime used violence towards protesters, Trump mentioned that the U.S. “had their again” and that the “nation’s a large number proper now due to us,” referring to the strikes on Iran’s nuclear services. Trump additionally advised NBC Information that the U.S. had realized that Iran was making an attempt to construct a brand new nuclear web site in a unique a part of the nation.
The president mentioned that he issued a menace that if Iran had been to construct a brand new nuclear facility, the U.S. would “do very dangerous issues.”
It isn’t instantly clear whether or not there might be extra discussions over the course of the weekend or if there are any plans for direct discussions between Iranian and American officers.
The State Division didn’t instantly reply to Fox Information Digital’s request for remark.
