Iran, U.S. to meet in Oman amid deep divisions, rising military tensions
2026-02-05 11:16:59 source：CGTN
February 5, 2026
Iran and the United States are set to hold talks in Oman's capital, Muscat, on Friday, officials confirmed Wednesday, after days of public disagreement over the venue and agenda exposed deep mistrust between the two sides.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said on the social media platform X that the talks will begin at around 10:00 a.m. local time (0600 GMT), thanking Oman for "making all necessary arrangements."
Western media later reported that Washington agreed to the Muscat meeting after at least nine Middle Eastern countries urged the U.S. not to cancel the talks, amid growing regional concerns that the Trump administration could turn to military action if diplomacy collapses.
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