Washington, February 5: Tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate. A meeting is scheduled for Friday at 10 AM local time in Oman. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has once again issued threats to Iran.
Initially, this meeting was set to take place in Turkey. However, Iran raised objections and proposed Oman as an alternative. Consequently, both parties agreed to hold the meeting in Oman.
President Trump stated that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, should be concerned about the increasing presence of U.S. forces in the region. He warned that if Tehran attempts to restart its nuclear program, it would signal the beginning of a new wave of attacks.
In an interview with NBC News, Trump remarked about Khamenei, “I would say he should be very worried. Yes, he should be concerned.”
For weeks, Trump has been warning Iran of severe consequences. Previously, he threatened military action in response to violent crackdowns on protesters, accusing the Iranian government of killing thousands. He also emphasized that the country needs new leadership.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, posted on the social media platform X, stating, “nuclear negotiations with the U.S. will take place in Muscat at around 10 AM on Friday. I thank my Omani brothers for making all necessary arrangements.”
Following Trump’s threats, tensions have further intensified between the two nations. The U.S. is pressuring Tehran to agree to a deal to control its nuclear program. According to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, discussions are expected to cover various concerns beyond the nuclear issue, including Iran’s ballistic missiles, support for proxy networks across the region, and its treatment of its own citizens.
However, when Iran requested to shift the discussions from Turkey to Oman, it also indicated that the scope of the meeting should be limited to bilateral talks focused solely on nuclear issues.
