Iran and the United States were preparing for talks on Friday in Oman, with Washington looking to see if there was any prospect of diplomatic progress on the Iranian nuclear programme and other issues while refusing to rule out military action

Iran says a round of talks in Oman with the United States was a good start as the two sides look to overcome a "wall of mistrust" to bring down rising tensions that have sparked fears of a major military escalation in the Persian Gulf.

Iran's top diplomat said on Friday that nuclear talks with the U.S. mediated by Oman were off to a “good start” and set to continue, in remarks that could help allay concern that failure to reach ‌a deal might nudge the Middle East closer to war. But Foreign Minister Abbas…

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sounded a positive note after negotiations in Oman, though it was unclear what progress was made.

In a dramatic reversal that has kept global markets and regional allies on edge, the United States and Iran have confirmed they will move forward with high-stakes negotiations in Muscat on February 6.

Tehran said the indirect discussions in Oman have ended with a broad agreement to maintain a diplomatic path.

Trump describes U.S.-Iran talks as "very good," with expectations for more negotiations amid ongoing tensions and new sanctions.

DUBAI: Iran and the United States started high-stakes negotiations via Omani mediation on Friday (Feb 6) to try to overcome sharp differences over Tehran's nuclear programme, while a dispute over

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Feb. 6 (UPI) -- A meeting between Iranian and U.S. officials in Oman on Friday was "a very good start," the Iranian foreign minister said.

‘They don’t want us to hit them, we have a big fleet going there,’ said Trump yesterday, referring to the aircraft carrier group he has repeatedly called an ‘armada’.

With US warships heading toward Iran, diplomats from the two countries are scheduled to resume high-stake talks at a meeting on February 6. The officials will reopen discussions over Iran's nuclear program, which was disrupted by US strikes on key nuclear facilities last June.

US said to want Tehran to show up to next meeting, expected in next few days, with tangible concession on nuclear issue; Israeli official sees deal unlikely