Oman mediates talks between Tehran and WashingtonAFP, MUSCATIran and the US were yesterday holding talks in Oman that were seen as a critical chance to avert any new escalation between the foes, after US President Donald Trump threatened military action. The talks come just under a month after Iranian authorities launched a crackdown on protests that left thousands dead according to rights groups. Photo: Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs / AFPUS Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, accompanied by Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi are leading their delegations at the talks. Iranian state media described the talks as indirect and as of press time last night, there was no indication yet of the Iranian and US officials meeting directly. Images published by Oman showed both sides meeting separately with Oman Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi.

Source: Taipei Times February 06, 2026 16:09 UTC