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US and Iran say ‘good’ start made in talks over nuclear programme


Donald Trump says another meeting set for next week while warning of ‘very steep’ consequences if Tehran doesn’t make a deal

Indirect talks between Iran and the US on the future of Iran’s nuclear programme ended on Friday with a broad agreement to maintain a diplomatic path, possibly with further talks in the coming days, according to statements from Iran and the Omani hosts.

The relieved Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, described the eight hours of meetings as a “good start” conducted in a good atmosphere. He added that the continuance of talks depended on consultations in Washington and Tehran, but said Iran had underlined that any dialogue required refraining from threats.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/06/us-iran-talks-oman-nuclear-programme

Author : Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

Publish date : 2026-02-07 03:34:00

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