Iran, US hold talks in Oman after deadly protest crackdownOman is mediating the talks. (Photo: AFP)MUSCAT - Iran and the United States began talks on Friday in Oman, with Washington refusing to rule out military action against the Islamic republic over its deadly crackdown on mass protests. The talks are the first between the two foes since the United States joined Israel's war with Iran in June with strikes on nuclear sites. 'Inflexibility'German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, speaking in the Qatari capital Doha, urged Iran's leadership to "truly enter talks", saying there was a "great fear of military escalation in the region". With the American threats of military action still looming, the United States has manoeuvered a naval group led by aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln into the region.

Source: Bangkok Post February 06, 2026 15:11 UTC