Negotiating teams from the United States and Iran convened in Oman on Friday to reopen nuclear talks, according to multiple reports, as tensions between the two nations remained high. The meeting, led by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, aimed to address a crisis that has fueled fears of a potential military confrontation, according to BBC World.
The talks followed weeks of escalating tensions and threats, as well as a U.S. military build-up in the Middle East, according to BBC World. The U.S. is seeking "zero nuclear capability" from Iran, the White House stated, as reported by ABC News. The discussions come after Iran's violent repression of nationwide anti-government protests last month, which human rights groups say killed many thousands of people, according to BBC World.
The reopening of talks was confirmed by ABC News, which reported that the U.S. delegation also included Jared Kushner. Uncertainty over the location and scope of the talks had threatened to derail the discussions, which are part of a diplomatic effort to de-escalate the situation, according to BBC World.
In other news, the 2026 Winter Olympics officially began on Friday, February 6, with the opening ceremony taking place in Milan, Italy, according to CBS News. The opening ceremony, which promised to redefine Olympic tradition, was set to feature performances and the lighting of two Olympic cauldrons, according to CBS News. The games, which will continue through February 22, will be held across multiple venues in Italy, which is six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and nine hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time, according to CBS News. The Paralympics are scheduled to follow in March.
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