Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that Iran and the US will hold nuclear talks in Oman’s capital of Muscat on Friday.

DUBAI, Feb 4 - The U.S. and Iran are due to hold ‌talks ​in Oman on Friday after Tehran requested a change ‌of venue to limit negotiations to its nuclear programme, a regional official said, with a build-up of U.S. forces in the ​Middle East raising fears of a confrontation.

Supreme Leader Khamenei approved the strategy giving IRGC full command authority during 'armed security situations' with internet shutdowns, leaked documents show.

DUBAI, Feb 3 - Regional power United Arab Emirates urged Iran ‌and the ​United States on Tuesday to use the resumption of nuclear ‌talks this week to resolve a standoff that has led to mutual threats of air strikes, emphasizing that the Middle East does not need another ​war.

In April 2024, following the fall of the Assad regime, the BBC World Service set up an enhanced audio channel on FM and mediumwave for the people of Syria. This follows the emergency radio service for Gaza in November 2024 and for Sudan in May 2023 amid conflict.

Trump threatens Iran with military action while pursuing diplomatic talks. Recent drone shootdowns escalate tensions as diplomatic summit approaches.

By Simon Lewis and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Feb 4 - Meaningful talks between the United States and Iran will have to include Tehran's missile arsenal and other issues, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday,