Iran urges 'mutual respect' as talks with US in Oman begin

Iran said it was "entering diplomacy with open eyes" as its representatives met with US officials in Oman. The talks come as US President Trump has ordered a naval buildup near Iran and threatened to attack. DW has more.

• Iran, US begin talks in Oman over nuclear program, other issues
• It comes amid US naval buildup near Iran
• US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack
• Tensions skyrocketed after protests against Iranian regime began in late December over economic crisis
• Trump earlier showed solidarity with the demonstrators and had signaled 'help is on its way'

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