U.S. and Iran to Resume Oman Talks as Washington Tightens Oil Sanctions

Overview

• Both sides called the first indirect round in Muscat constructive, and President Donald Trump said talks will pick up early next week.
• The U.S. announced fresh measures against Iranian oil, sanctioning 15 entities, two individuals and 14 ‘ghost fleet’ vessels tied to illicit shipments.
• The State Department renewed its advisory for Americans to leave Iran immediately and to plan for internet disruptions and other risks.
• Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran seeks a “reassuring” enrichment arrangement, rejects discussion of missiles or regional proxies, and warned of retaliation if attacked.
• U.S. military pressure remains in place, including a carrier strike group in the region, as satellite analysis reports faster repairs at missile facilities than at key nuclear sites.