The United States has announced new sanctions to curb Iran's oil exports, including targeting 14 vessels, moments after Tehran hailed a 'positive atmosphere' following a day of indirect talks in Oman. The announcement came shortly after the two foes completed their first talks since the United States joined Israel's war against Iran in June with strikes on nuclear sites. The talks come just under a month after Iranian authorities launched a crackdown on protests that left thousands dead. A source with knowledge of the talks told AFP that the meetings took place at the residence of Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi. But Trump's rhetoric in recent days has focused on reining in the Iranian nuclear programme and the US has manoeuvered a naval group led by aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln into the region.

Source: Daily Mail February 06, 2026 22:03 UTC