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08-02-2026
US and Iranian officials are holding indirect nuclear talks in Oman, facilitated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi. The talks, which were initially set to take place in Turkey, aim to address tensions between the two countries following the US bombing of Tehran's nuclear facilities in 2025. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the talks as 'a good start' and stated that they would continue. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner also met with al-Busaidi ahead of the talks. The negotiations are taking place amid rising tensions and protests in Iran.
Entities: Abbas Araghchi, Badr al-Busaidi, Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Oman • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
08-02-2026
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Tehran will target US bases in the region if American forces launch an attack. The statement came after indirect nuclear talks between the US and Iran in Oman, which Araghchi described as 'a good start.' The talks, facilitated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi, involved separate meetings with Araghchi and US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Araghchi emphasized that Iran will not attack neighboring countries but will target US bases stationed in them if attacked.
Entities: Abbas Araghchi, Iran, United States, Oman, Badr al-Busaidi • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
08-02-2026
U.S. Special Envoy for Peace Missions Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea amid heightened tensions with Iran. The visit occurred a day after the U.S. and Iran held talks in Oman to discuss Iran's nuclear program. Witkoff praised the service members for keeping the U.S. safe and upholding President Trump's message of peace through strength. The talks in Oman were described as having a 'good start,' but Iran vowed to target U.S. bases if American forces launch an attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with President Trump to discuss Iran.
Entities: Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, USS Abraham Lincoln, Iran, Oman • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
08-02-2026
US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington to discuss ongoing negotiations with Iran. The meeting comes after Iranian and US officials held indirect nuclear talks in Muscat, Oman, on Friday. The talks were centered around Iran's right to enrich uranium, but did not include discussions on the country's missile capabilities. The US has maintained a naval build-up near Iran, with Trump describing it as an 'armada'. The White House has warned Iran that the US has 'many options' aside from diplomacy, amid fears of conflict and a continued crackdown on protesters in Iran.
Entities: Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, Iran, United States, Israel • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
