American and Iranian officials arrive in Oman for indirect nuclear talks

He added, “After a long period without dialogue, our views were conveyed, and our concerns were expressed. Our interests and the rights of the Iranian people, and all the matters that should be mentioned, were presented in a very positive atmosphere, and the views of the other party were heard.” Araghchi said.

“It was a good start, but its continuation depends on consultations in our capitals and decision-making on how to move forward,” he added.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi in Muscat, Oman, February 6, 2026. (Iranian Foreign Ministry/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via Reuters)

The Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi met with Iranian and American officials on Friday, the Omani Foreign Ministry said on Friday. The ministry said that Al-Busaidi held separate meetings with Araghchi, US special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner.

The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the consultations focused on creating the appropriate conditions for the resumption of diplomatic and technical negotiations, while emphasizing their importance in light of the parties’ determination to ensure their success in achieving sustainable security and stability.

Oman reportedly issued a public statement acknowledging the talks after reporters Associated Press The newspaper reported that Iranian and American officials visited the palace separately. The Associated Press said it was not immediately clear whether the talks had taken place for the day, but noted that the palace was empty after the convoys left.

The Iranian representatives reportedly met Al-Busaidi first, and after their motorcade left the palace, another group of vehicles arrived, one of which was carrying an American flag, according to the AP. The outlet said that the SUV flying the American flag remained at the palace for an hour and a half.

Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Hamad al-Busaidi, US Special Envoy Steve Witkopf, and US negotiator Jared Kushner meet ahead of US-Iranian talks in Muscat, the capital of Oman, on February 6, 2026. (Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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The talks were initially scheduled to take place in Türkiye, but were later moved, according to the foreign minister Marco Rubiowho confirmed the change of venue on Wednesday.

“We thought we had a forum in place that was agreed upon in Turkey,” Rubio said when taking questions from reporters on Wednesday. “It was set up by a number of partners who wanted to come and be part of it.”

“I saw conflicting reports yesterday from the Iranian side saying they didn’t agree to that. So, it’s still a work in progress. Ultimately, the United States is willing to engage, and has always been willing to engage with Iran.”

Iranian officials reportedly tried to limit the talks to a bilateral format between the United States and Iran, excluding other Arab and regional countries. According to Axios.

Supreme Leader Khamenei announces new appointment to the Revolutionary Guards while the head of the Central Bank resigns amid protests. (Fars News Agency via AP/Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA/Reuters)

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Tensions between Iran and the United States have been high since Washington By bombing Tehran’s nuclear facilities In the summer of 2025. Matters escalated further when the United States condemned Iran’s treatment of anti-regime protesters, with President Donald Trump Threatening to take action if government agencies use violence against demonstrators.

Trump recently said in an interview NBC News Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei “should be deeply concerned,” despite the president’s admission that the two countries are “negotiating.”

A former Iranian political prisoner said that Trump is “the only American president who is not afraid of the (Iranian) regime.” (Majed Saidi/Getty Images; Yuri Grebas/Abaca/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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When asked why he did not follow through on threats to take action if the regime used violence against protesters, Trump said that the United States “has its back” and that “the country is in a mess right now because of us,” referring to the strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Trump also told NBC News that the United States has learned that Iran is trying to build a new nuclear site in a different part of the country.

The president said he issued a threat that if Iran builds a new nuclear facility, the United States “will do very bad things.”

It is not immediately clear whether there will be further discussions over the weekend or whether there are any plans for direct discussions between Iranian and American officials.

The State Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.