Iran Iran's Foreign Minister arrives in Muscat for first direct US nuclear talks since strikes Tehran insists on nuclear-only agenda as Washington pushes broader regional settlement at bilateral meeting in Oman By Layla Hassan / 5 Feb 2026
Iran / Members-only Planned US-Iran nuclear talks (almost) collapse over venue, agenda disputes Washington rejects Tehran's last-minute demand to relocate Friday meeting from Istanbul to Oman and narrow focus to nuclear file only By Layla Hassan / 4 Feb 2026
Iran Armed boats attempt vessel interception in Strait of Hormuz Incident 16 nautical miles north of Oman highlights Iran's continued use of maritime gray-zone tactics in critical energy chokepoint By Layla Hassan / 3 Feb 2026
Iran Trump and Khamenei exchange threats as US warships deploy to Gulf Military buildup and diplomatic signaling converge in high-risk standoff over Strait of Hormuz By Layla Hassan / 1 Feb 2026
