US and Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks in Oman Amid Trump’s Warnings

The United States and Iran are set to hold high-stakes nuclear negotiations in Muscat, Oman, on Friday, February 6, 2026. Confirmed by both governments, the talks—scheduled for early morning—mark a pivotal diplomatic moment after weeks of uncertainty. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi and U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff will lead their respective delegations. Despite the scheduled dialogue, former U.S. President Donald Trump escalated pressure, warning that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ‘should be very worried.’ Trump cited recent U.S. military deployments and claimed intelligence uncovered Iran’s plans to build new nuclear facilities following U.S. strikes on three key sites in June 2025. He threatened severe consequences if Tehran proceeds. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had earlier cast doubt on the talks’ viability, citing conflicting Iranian signals. Yet he affirmed: ‘If the Iranians want to meet, we are ready.’ The tense back-and-forth unfolds against a backdrop of domestic unrest in Iran and international mediation efforts aimed at de-escalation.