The United States and Iran have agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, officials on both sides confirmed, despite continuing disagreements over the scope of the discussions, with Washington pressing to include Iran’s missile programme and Tehran insisting talks be limited to its nuclear activities. The fragile diplomatic initiative comes against a backdrop of heightened tensions, as the US strengthens its military presence in the Middle East and regional actors work to avert a confrontation that could spiral into a broader conflict. Eliza Herbert and Elliot Samuel have more.
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