Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:44pm on 06 Feb 2026,Friday International
Senior US and Iranian officials are holding indirect talks in Oman amid fears of military confrontation following Iran's violent crackdown on anti-government protests that killed at least 6,883 people and arrested over 50,000. The discussions, led by US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, aim to establish a framework for negotiations. The US demands Iran freeze its nuclear programme and discard 400kg of enriched uranium, while Iran insists talks focus solely on nuclear issues. President Trump has threatened military action, deploying an "armada" to the region. Iran's weakened regime faces potential US strikes unless successful negotiations occur. Both sides remain far apart despite mutual interest in avoiding conflict. (PC: BBC)
