The push for renewed diplomacy comes after weeks of escalatory rhetoric between Washington and Tehran. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned that unless Iran agrees to a deal on its nuclear program, "bad things" could happen, a message that has been amplified by the movement of
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that indirect nuclear talks with the US will begin in Muscat, Oman, on Friday morning at around 10 am, mediated by Oman and focused only on Iran's nuclear program and sanctions.
The United States has said it is ready to engage in talks with Iran amid escalated tension between the two countries if Tehran is willing to meet, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday (local time) emphasising that Washington does not view dialogue as a concession or legitim
A US aircraft carrier shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday (local time) after the unmanned aerial vehicle made what the US military described as an "aggressive approach" toward the vessel, CNN reported, citing a US Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesperson.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has directed his foreign minister to pursue talks with the US if conducted without threats. Tehran signalled conditional openness to dialogue amid rising tensions, rejecting limits on uranium enrichment and warning against military action.
Despite stating that Iran had lost its "trust" with the US as a negotiating partner, the country's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran seeks a "fair and equitable" deal with Washington over nuclear weapons, amid escalated tensions between the two sides.
In reference to historical US influence in Iran, the Supreme Leader had earlier claimed Washington was trying to regain control after losing its grip decades ago.
Deputy National Security Advisor Pavan Kapoor visited Tehran on Wednesday for consultations with his Iranian counterpart Dr Ali Bagheri Kani, the Embassy of India in Iran shared on Thursday.
US President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Iran on January 28, issuing a renewed and stark warning to Tehran over its nuclear program and threatening military action if negotiations fail to produce an agreement, reported CNN.
Middle East expert Trita Parsi has warned that a potential US military confrontation with Iran remains a real possibility amid escalated tensions between the two countries, noting that while war is not "off the table", any such conflict would come at a high political and domestic cost for
Trump warned Iran with fresh military deployments while signalling openness to talks, claiming Tehran wants a deal. He said US strikes "obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities and confirmed consultations on possible further action as tensions remain high.