HomepoliticsU.S. holds indirect talks with Iran, with a U.S. military commander present

U.S. holds indirect talks with Iran, with a U.S. military commander present

politicsFebruary 7, 2026
1 min read
U.S. holds indirect talks with Iran, with a U.S. military commander present
The presence of Navy Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of Central Command, at the talks in Oman served as a reminder that U.S. warships stood off the coast of Iran in the Arabian Sea. President Trump said mo
Side-by-side photos show Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (left) pictured in Tehran, Iran, on Feb. 25, 2025, and Steve Witkoff (right), White House special envoy, pictured in Washington, on March 19, 2025.

The presence of Navy Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of Central Command, at the talks in Oman served as a reminder that U.S. warships stood off the coast of Iran in the Arabian Sea. President Trump said more talks were planned for next week.

(Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein)

Source: NPR - Politics

Share this article

Related Articles