MUSCAT: Oman mediated indirect talks Friday between Iran and the United States over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, seeking to deescalate tensions between the nations after Washington bombed Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran launched a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. It wasn’t immediately clear if that was the end of the talks for the day. The U.S. bombed Iranian nuclear sites during that war, likely destroying many of the centrifuges that spun uranium to near weapons-grade purity. Omani palace hosts talksThe palace, near Muscat's international airport, had been used by Oman in earlier talks between Iran and the U.S. in 2025. AP journalists saw Iranian officials at the palace and later returning to their hotel.

Source: Indian Express February 06, 2026 15:03 UTC