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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: US–Iran Nuclear Talks Begin in Oman as Missile Dispute Raises War Fears
Caption: US–Iran Nuclear Talks Begin in Oman as Missile Dispute Raises War Fears. Iran and the United States are heading into high-stakes nuclear talks in Oman on Friday, but sharp disagreements over the agenda are already clouding hopes of a breakthrough. Washington wants negotiations to cover not just Iran's nuclear programme, but also its ballistic missiles, regional militias, and human rights record. Tehran has flatly rejected that, insisting talks focus solely on nuclear issues. Iran's foreign minister says the country is negotiating in good faith but will not compromise on its rights, especially its defence capabilities. The talks come after US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites last year and amid a major US naval buildup in the region. President Donald Trump has warned that "bad things" could happen if diplomacy fails. Analysts say the gap between the two sides remains wide, raising the risk that stalled talks could once again push the Middle East closer to conflict. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,US–Iran nuclear talks,Oman negotiations,missile dispute,nuclear programme,ballistic missiles,regional militias,Iranian foreign minister,long-range missile,US naval buildup,Israeli strikes,Donald Trump warning,Middle East tensions
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