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Convoy believed to be carrying American officials leaves site of Iran-US talks in Muscat, Oman
Talks mediated by Oman focused on uranium enrichment as Iran insisted on its rights while the U.S. announced sanctions on 15 Iranian entities amid rising tensions.
- On Friday in Muscat, mediation talks between the United States and Iran concluded, with Abbas Araghchi calling the discussions `a good start` and Badr Albusaidi facilitating.
- No direct meetings occurred between the Iranian and American delegations, as shuttle diplomacy proceeded with Iran first, then the U.S., in talks hosted by Oman at Iran's request.
- U.S. representatives included special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper, whose presence Iranian sources described as a `threat`, while talks focused on uranium enrichment and Tehran's insistence on its `right to enrich`.
- The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions Friday on 15 Iranian entities and 14 vessels, while USS Abraham Lincoln and eight destroyers moved into strike range with over 450 Tomahawk missiles aboard.
- The talks unfolded amid escalating regional tensions and recent U.S. warnings, with parties agreeing to return to Tehran to prepare for a trust-building phase, Oman said discussions were `very serious`.
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The Morning CallMUSCAT, Oman (AP) — Convoy believed to be carrying U.S. officials leaves Iran-U.S. talks site in Muscat, Oman.
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