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US, Iran meet in Oman

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US and Iranian envoys were set to meet Friday in Oman, sources said, after Iran requested moving the previously planned Istanbul talks, Turkish reporting had indicated.

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The U.S. is building up its military presence around Iran—but what comes next? In my latest Substack, I talk through possible scenarios and what each could mean for Iran’s democratic movement:
Will the U.S. Strike Iran—or Strike a Deal?
Some reflections on recent headlines
open.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:35 PM

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What Trump sees on Fox: Here is Gen Jack Keane arguing Trump should reject diplomatic option even if Iran accepts his demands on nuclear issue and missiles, and gives up support for regional allies; the aim should simply be regime change!
www.foxbusiness.com/video/638868... #FoxBusiness
US stance on Iran is about ‘vital national interests,’ not just protesters: Gen Jack Keane | Fox Business Video
Fox News senior strategic analyst and retired Gen. Jack Keane discusses U.S. talks with Iran and the stakes for U.S. national security on ‘Kudlow.’
www.foxbusiness.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:14 AM
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NEW | Iran conducted two probing operations against the US Navy in the Persian Gulf likely designed to test US Navy defensive reactions and demonstrate Iran’s ability to threaten US forces and assets.

Read more from CTP and @thestudyofwar.bsky.social: www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/ira... (1/7)
February 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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⭕️ Murtaza Hussain breaks down why the current US–Iran talks are stacked against any real diplomatic breakthrough.

He outlines 3 major US demands Iran considers red lines: limits on its nuclear program, curbs on support for regional allies, & restrictions on Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities...
February 3, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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White House says talks with Tehran this week are still on, even after a US warplane shot down an Iranian drone that approached an aircraft carrier in the region.
u.afp.com/S2QC
February 3, 2026 at 8:35 PM