Iranian media reported that the second round of [US-Iran] Muscat talks does not signify the start of negotiations, and these initial sessions have been held for each party to coordinate with the Omani mediator

The reports from Iranian media regarding the Muscat talks suggest that no substantive negotiations are underway between the US and Iran.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Feb 2026, 10:42 UTCOn the live feed at 10:22 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Instead, these sessions seem focused on preliminary coordination with Oman, which implies that any expected progress on contentious issues, such as nuclear talks or sanctions, remains distant. This development could maintain geopolitical tensions and affect related markets, particularly oil and currencies tied to perceived stability in the region.

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