U.S. and Iran Begin Critical Negotiations in Oman
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US and Iranian officials have begun critical negotiations in Oman to prevent a major military escalation in the Persian Gulf, marking a last-chance effort to resolve the conflict.
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Iranian and US officials have started a round of high-stakes diplomacy in Oman in what is seen as a last-chance effort to avert a major military escalation in the Persian Gulf. US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who has spearheaded talks for President Donald Trump aimed at ending conflicts from the Gaza Strip to Ukraine, is leading an American delegation in the February 6 talks with Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, Tehran's main face on the international diplomatic front, and several other senior Iranian officials. Though the lineups may be set, the…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on February 6, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.