General · 6 February 2026
Trump threatens to bomb Iran as direct talks begin in Oman
Senior US and Iranian officials launch direct negotiations in Oman following President Trump's threat to bomb Tehran. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi lead the high-stakes discussions. Washington deployed an "armada" of warships and thousands of troops after Iran's crackdown killed thousands. While the US demands Iran discard enriched uranium, Tehran warns its forces stand with "fingers on the trigger" if diplomacy fails.
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