Oman confirms US-Iran talks in Geneva on Thursday

Feb 22, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi in Muscat, Oman, February 6, 2026. Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs/ Handout via REUTERS — Omani Ministry of Foreign Affair

CAIRO, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Oman's foreign minister confirmed U.S.-Iran talks are set to take place in Geneva on Thursday.

Oman's foreign minister, whose country has mediated talks between the two sides, said the talks are set "with a positive push to go the extra mile towards finalising the deal".

(Reporting by Jaidaa Taha and Ahmed Tolba)

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