Trump says U.S. talks with Iran ‘very good’, more negotiations expected
The Hindu
Trump describes U.S.-Iran talks as "very good," with expectations for more negotiations amid ongoing tensions and new sanctions.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday (February 6, 2026) Washington held “very good talks” on Iran after the two sides held an indirect dialogue in Oman.
Iran for its part said it expected to hold more negotiations with the United States, hailing a “positive atmosphere” during a day of talks in the Gulf sultanate.
With an American naval group led by an aircraft carrier in Middle Eastern waters, U.S. and Iranian delegations held talks in Muscat mediated by Oman without publicly meeting face-to-face.
Shortly after the talks concluded, the U.S. announced new sanctions against shipping entities and vessels, aimed at curbing Iran’s oil exports. But it was not clear if the move was linked to the talks.
The talks were the first between the two foes since the United States joined Israel’s war with Iran in June with strikes on nuclear sites.
“We likewise had very good talks on Iran,” Mr. Trump told reporters on board Air Force One en route to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, adding, “we’re going to meet again early next week.”
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