U.S.-Iran Talks Conclude in Oman as Diplomacy Continues

High-stakes diplomacy has wrapped up in Muscat, Oman, where indirect talks between the United States and Iran concluded for now amid efforts to ease escalating regional tensions. The negotiations were aimed at preventing a broader conflict as both sides navigate deep disagreements over Iran’s nuclear program and regional activities.

Iran’s foreign minister described the discussions as a “very good start,” saying talks focused on establishing a framework for future engagement on Tehran’s nuclear activities. Omani officials mediated separate sessions between Iranian representatives and the U.S. delegation, led by President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner. No direct meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials was reported.

While both sides agreed to continue discussions, major differences remain. Washington is pushing to expand talks to include Iran’s ballistic missile program and regional influence, while Tehran insists negotiations remain limited to nuclear issues. The talks took place against the backdrop of a growing U.S. military presence in the region and renewed warnings to American citizens abroad, underscoring the fragile environment surrounding the negotiations.