The resumption of Iran–US nuclear talks in Oman, described by Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as a “good start”, is a rare moment of diplomatic sobriety in a region more accustomed to brinkmanship than restraint.

That the talks have resumed at all deserves cautious appreciation. After years of stalled negotiations, abandoned agreements, and punitive posturing, even limited engagement represents a shift away from the reflexive reliance on threats and sanctions. Oman’s role once again underscores the value of discreet........

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