US-Iran negotiations to take place: Here’s what to know

Published February 6, 2026 4:00am ET



American and Iranian officials are set to meet in the capital of Oman on Friday for discussions about how to prevent what could ultimately end up being a regional war.

Presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, will lead the U.S. side in the negotiations, which nearly fell apart after Iran demanded changing the location of the talks from Turkey to Oman.

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