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U.S. holds indirect talks with Iran, with a U.S. military commander present
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- Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman focused on Tehran's nuclear program, signaling continued engagement even as tensions persist.
- For the first time, the U.S. brought its top Middle East military commander to the talks, underscoring a display of resolve.
- Adm. Brad Cooper's presence at Muscat meetings accompanied visible U.S. naval deployments off Iran, signaling pressure alongside diplomacy.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged a calm, threat-free atmosphere as a prerequisite for any meaningful dialogue.
- U.S. representatives Witkoff and Kushner did not immediately comment on the talks, leaving the floor open for future statements.
- Diplomats indicated continued consultations would occur with capitals and the results relayed to Oman’s foreign minister.
- Oman hosted the talks as a follow-up in a series of Iran-U.S. dialogues, signaling a continuing but cautious path toward potential progress.
- Iran signaled a narrower focus on its nuclear program, pushing to defer broader regional topics.
- Analysts noted the talks took place amid broader regional tensions and potential implications for nonproliferation efforts.
- The Los Angeles Times reference highlights a display of force with U.S. carrier movements and pressure as Iran seeks a threat-free framework for dialogue.
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