US and Iran Hold Indirect Talks, More Planned
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Washington: President Trump said Friday that the US and Iran held an indirect dialogue in Oman and will hold more talks early next week. Trump called the Muscat-mediated meeting on Friday 'very good' and warned of 'very steep' consequences if Iran fails to reach a deal on its nuclear program, saying a US naval group will deploy to the region. US officials included special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper. Tehran described a positive atmosphere while retaining enrichment limits; Washington announced sanctions and an executive order enabling tariffs. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Prior year: Reporting referenced US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran as context.
- Feb. 6: Indirect US–Iran talks took place in Muscat/Oman mediated by Oman.
- Feb. 6: President Trump described talks as 'very good' and announced further meetings early next week.
- Shortly after Feb. 6 talks: US announced sanctions on shipping and signed an executive order enabling tariffs.
- Following talks: Iran acknowledged a positive atmosphere but maintained positions on enrichment and no date was set publicly.
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The US administration expanded diplomatic options and leverage, reinforcing pressure tools such as sanctions, tariff authority and the signalling of naval force while keeping a negotiating channel open.
Iran faced increased diplomatic pressure, potential economic strain from new sanctions and tariff threats, and heightened military signaling from US naval deployments.
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