Senior U.S. and Iranian officials were set to meet in Oman as a deepening crisis over Tehran's nuclear program fueled fears of military confrontation.

The talks in Muscat took place after a tumultuous week that saw Washington position the USS Abraham Lincoln supercarrier and supporting warships and fighter jets near Iranian waters and strengthen air defences in bases used by the US military across the region, while also shooting down an Iranian drone.

The State Department warned American citizens to “leave Iran now” ahead of indirect talks in the Persian Gulf state of Oman between Washington and Tehran over the status of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that Iran and the United States will hold nuclear talks in Oman’s capital, Muscat, on Friday.

Oman has mediated indirect talks between Iran and the United States over Iran’s nuclear program, aiming to ease tensions.

Oman's hospitality sector thrived in the first half of 2025, witnessing an 18% surge in hotel revenues alongside a 1.14 million increase in tourist arrivals. This growth is attributed to strategic tourism development, enhanced infrastructure, and effective ...

The investment gives JBS ( JBS) a local production base in Oman, including fresh poultry sourced from domestic breeders, while the beef and lamb operations will rely on livestock from across Africa and the Middle East.

Since oil was discovered in the 1960s, Oman’s economy and living standards have improved significantly. Yet, it has also created a vulnerable economic structure, with economic growth and external and fiscal balances being highly sensitive to oil price swings.