US and Iran agree to Friday talks in Oman but still at odds over agenda
Summary
The US and Iran have agreed to hold talks in Oman amid tensions over the agenda, with disagreement on whether to include Iran's missile program alongside nuclear discussions.
Key Points
- The US and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday despite disagreements over the agenda.
- The US insists on including Iran’s missile arsenal and regional activities in the negotiations.
- Iran wants to limit the talks to its nuclear program only, rejecting discussion of missile programs.
- Tensions remain high with US military buildup in the Middle East and fears of escalating conflict.
