US EditionIran says talks with US in Oman were 'good start', will continue
Indirect talks in Oman marked a positive start with both Iran and the US agreeing to continue despite disagreements on missile programs and enrichment limits.
- On February 6, 2026, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the indirect talks in Muscat, Oman, with the United States as a good start and an opening for future negotiations.
- Following weeks of escalation and strikes, rising tensions worsened with a US naval build-up after nationwide protests last month in Iran.
- Officials met indirectly in Muscat via shuttle sessions at Omani FM Badr al-Busaidi's residence, with Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Admiral Brad Cooper attending on February 6, 2026.
- The talks ended with a pledge to keep diplomacy alive, as Iran said the indirect Oman negotiations will reconvene after delegations return for consultations.
- Iran insists the agenda remain nuclear-only, refusing missile discussions, while Washington seeks to expand talks to include Iran's ballistic missile programme and support for armed groups, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday.
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Over the past year, several important talks have taken place between Iran and the United States. The first meeting took place in Muscat, Oman, in April 2025, where both representatives agreed to hold talks. By the end of April, differences remained on some issues, but efforts to resolve them continued. In May, talks on uranium were held in Rome, where differences persisted.
US President Donald Trump describes Friday's indirect talks with Iran in Oman as "very good." The Iranian side announces that they shook hands.
Iran FM looks to more nuclear talks, but warns US against any attack
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday he hoped talks with the United States would resume soon, while reiterating Tehran’s red lines and warning against any American attack. According to excerpts published on his official Telegram channel during an interview with the Al Jazeera network, Araghchi said that Iran’s missile programme was “never negotiable” in Friday’s talks in Oman. He warned that Tehran would target US bases in th…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described Friday's talks with the United States in Oman as a good start, the French news agency AFP reported. Araghchi said a new round of negotiations would take place soon, stressing that Tehran has the inalienable right to enrich uranium and that it will take time to build trust.
Iran Says Nuclear Talks With US Should Resume Soon After Oman Meeting
Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran and Washington believe nuclear talks should resume soon following indirect negotiations in Oman, even as Tehran ruled out discussions on its missile program and uranium enrichment.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said his country is ready to reach a "reassuring" agreement with Washington on uranium enrichment, noting that Washington returned to the negotiating table after pressure tactics failed.
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