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Iran, US to negotiate in Oman amid deep rifts and mounting war fears

FILE PHOTO: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

US says Trump prefers diplomacy with Iran but warns he has military options

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago

Iran’s foreign minister heads to Muscat for nuclear talks with US

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a press conference after meeting with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, in Istanbul, Turkey, January 30, 2026. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya

Trump says Iran should be ‘very worried’ as talks with US are set for Friday in Oman

The US and Iran still plan to meet in Oman on Feb 6 to discuss a nuclear deal, according to a White House official.

US and Iran agree to Friday talks in Oman but still at odds over agenda

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS

Germany’s Merz heads to Saudi, Gulf in quest for new partners

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during a cabinet meeting at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen

What are Iran's ballistic missile capabilities?

A new surface-to-surface ballistic missile called Khaibar with a range of 2,000 km, unveiled by Iran, is seen in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2023.WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Iran formally allows women to ride motorcycles

The law previously did not explicitly prohibit women from riding motorbikes and scooters, but in practice authorities refused to issue licences.

US and Iran to hold nuclear talks in Oman amid heightened tensions, diplomat says

U.S. and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

US shoots down Iranian drone approaching aircraft carrier, official says

An F-35 US fighter jet shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone that was flying towards the USS Abraham Lincoln “with unclear intent”.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.