What’s in US-Iran Nuclear Talks held in Oman

Muscat, Oman / New Delhi : The United States and Iran have begun urgent diplomatic consultations in Oman to ease tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi held separate meetings with the Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and the U.S. delegation led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Officials said the talks focused on creating conditions to restart formal diplomatic and technical negotiations.

Oman reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue and said it would continue supporting efforts to reach political solutions that ensure long-term security and stability in the region.

The talks come at a critical moment. The Trump administration has hardened its stance on Iran, tightening sanctions and warning of military action if Tehran does not curb its nuclear activities. Washington is also pushing to widen the agenda to include missiles and Iran’s regional influence. Iran has rejected this and insists discussions remain limited to nuclear issues.

These negotiations follow months of escalating tensions, including U.S. military deployments in the Middle East and direct warnings from President Donald Trump. Analysts say both sides face pressure. Iran struggles with economic strain and domestic unrest, while the U.S. seeks to avoid another major conflict in the region.

The Oman talks also unfold against a wider regional crisis, especially the ongoing war in Gaza.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said there are no military solutions to Middle East conflicts and stressed the need for political dialogue. He underlined the importance of a peaceful settlement between Washington and Tehran and warned that continued instability could worsen the humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip. Egypt has been actively engaging regional partners to push for ceasefire efforts and diplomatic de escalation.