Washington, February 6: The United States and Iran are scheduled to meet in Oman on Friday for nuclear discussions. The White House confirmed that President Donald Trump’s team is engaged in diplomacy aimed at halting Iran’s nuclear program entirely.
Iranian Foreign Minister arrived in Oman late Thursday for the talks, while the US delegation will be represented by Special Envoy Steve Vitkoff.
Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt stated that the lead negotiators, Vitkoff and Jared Kushner, will travel to Oman for the discussions.
When asked about the change in the meeting’s location, Levitt did not provide specific reasons but indicated that it is part of a broader strategic approach by the administration. She emphasized, “For the President, diplomacy is always the first option when dealing with countries, whether they are allies or adversaries.”
In response to inquiries about the agenda, Levitt pointed to Trump’s stated demands. She noted, “Diplomacy is progressing.” “The President has been very clear about his demands from the Iranian regime. He has stated a zero nuclear capability, and he wants to see if a deal can be reached.”
Levitt also issued a warning as talks are set to commence. She reminded that, “As the Commander-in-Chief of the most powerful military in history, the President has many options beyond diplomacy.”
These comments came during a briefing as the White House sought to prepare for negotiations and maintain a firm stance on nuclear limits. Levitt mentioned that Trump is “waiting for updates from his envoys” following the discussions in Oman.
She did not disclose any potential concessions or timelines. Instead, she stressed that the President’s first choice is diplomacy—but not at any cost. In response to a question about a different foreign policy, she said, “The President is always ready to engage in diplomacy.”
The US and Iran have been navigating direct and indirect diplomacy for years, often through intermediaries and third countries in the Gulf region. The primary disputes have centered around Iran’s nuclear program, relief from sanctions, and regional security.
Oman has previously served as a quiet diplomatic channel between Washington and Tehran, facilitating back-channel communications even when formal talks have stalled elsewhere.