The United States and Iran reopened negotiations on Friday in Oman for the first time since Israel’s 12-day war with the Islamic Republic in June of last year, which the US briefly joined. The US and Israel want the negotiations to go beyond the nuclear question and include Iran’s ballistic missiles and support for armed groups in the region, issues Iran refuses to include in the talks. The talks between the two foes and the US military buildup in the region follow Iran’s crackdown on anti-government protests that began in late December, sparked by economic grievances.
Author: Punch Newspapers
Published at: 2026-02-08 21:07:42
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