WASHINGTON — Negotiators from the United States and Iran held talks in Oman on Friday, convening for the first time since the Iranian government’s deadly crackdown on protesters sparked warnings of US military action.

The talks were held against the backdrop of continued threats from President Donald Trump, who has amassed US military forces in the region and cautioned this week that Iran’s supreme leader should be “very worried” if a deal isn’t reached. 

"We had long, intensive talks today," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the Iranian press after the meeting concluded. "Views were exchanged in a very good atmosphere. It was a good start. We agreed to continue talks, but we'll consult in capitals how to continue. If this trend persists, we can reach a solid framework for future talks in next sessions."

The negotiations resembled past rounds, with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi shuttling between the two sides at his residence in the capital, Muscat. 

The Iranian delegation was led by Araghchi, accompanied by senior Iranian diplomats Majid Takht-Ravanchi and Kazem Gharibabadi. Special envoy Steve Witkoff again represented the American side, this time joined by Trump’s son-in-law and adviser, Jared........

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