But Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran planned to participate “calmly and coolly” in the negotiations. Both sides will meet in Rome on Saturday for a second round, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said.
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What to Know About the Trump Family’s Deals in the Middle East
The region has become a hot spot for the family’s business. Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, noted last year that “Gaza’s waterfront property could be very valuable.”
U.S. Sends 11 Guantánamo Prisoners to Oman to Start New Lives
The secret mission left the smallest number of prisoners at Guantánamo Bay since the day the detention center opened in 2002.
Rare Attack in Oman on Shiite Worshipers Leaves 6 People Dead
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the shooting in the normally quiet Gulf nation.
U.S. and Iranian Officials Held Indirect Talks in Oman on Risks of a Wider War
The talks were the first since Iran attacked Israel last month in retaliation for its killing of an Iranian general.
Dubai Flooding Photos and Video: Heavy Rains in UAE and Oman Kill at Least 19
The heavy rains also flooded parts of Dubai International Airport, causing scores of flight delays and cancellations, and brought other cities in the U.A.E. to a standstill.
Heavy Rain and Floods Kill 19 in Oman and Disrupt Dubai Airport
A year’s worth of rain fell in one day in some areas across Oman and the United Arab Emirates, bringing cities to a standstill.
A Year’s Worth of Rain Fell in Dubai on a Single Day
The United Arab Emirates had its largest rainfall in 75 years as a year’s worth of rain fell in Dubai alone, temporarily halting flights. More rain is expected into Wednesday.
Iran and U.S. Held Secret Talks on Proxy Attacks and Cease-Fire
Diplomats gathered in Oman in January, with the U.S. side seeking to stop attacks on Red Sea shipping and American bases, and Iran looking for a Gaza cease-fire.
When Does Ramadan Start in 2024? It Depends on the Crescent Moon.
The exact start date of Islam’s holiest month depends on when local Islamic authorities declare the sighting of the new moon.