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…

US President Donald Trump praises "very good talks" with Iran in Oman, with both sides expecting further negotiations on the Iranian nuclear programme. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

CAIRO: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday (Feb 7) 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 Jazeer

CAIRO: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday (Feb 7) 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 Jazeer

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

Iran is skilled at prolonging negotiations over its nuclear program, and seems to be hoping President Trump is out for a quick win, rather than a prolonged regional war.

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.

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.

The White House says diplomacy will come first at Iran-US talks in Oman but warns that military options remain on the table.