Motorists pass by a large banner depicting an image of the Iranian Revolution in Tehran on Feb. 3, 2026, on the eve of the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. (Credit: Atta Kenare/AFP.)
As preparations were underway for broader Iran-U.S. talks scheduled for Friday in Turkey, with the participation of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, the Sultanate of Oman, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, multiple complications emerged late Tuesday.These included Iran’s request to move the meeting from Istanbul to Oman, as well as its rejection of the participation of any of the countries that had been invited. Signs of confusion quickly followed. Some sources in Iran denied to L’Orient-Le Jour that such a request was made, while others confirmed it. The confusion appears to stem from internal power struggles over the substance of the negotiations, with several factions refusing to endorse any concessions. Some context Washington shoots down Iranian drone but talks remain scheduled These obstacles have cast a broad shadow over the...
As preparations were underway for broader Iran-U.S. talks scheduled for Friday in Turkey, with the participation of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, the Sultanate of Oman, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, multiple complications emerged late Tuesday.These included Iran’s request to move the meeting from Istanbul to Oman, as well as its rejection of the participation of any of the countries that had been invited. Signs of confusion quickly followed. Some sources in Iran denied to L’Orient-Le Jour that such a request was made, while others confirmed it. The confusion appears to stem from internal power struggles over the substance of the negotiations, with several factions refusing to endorse any concessions. Some context Washington shoots down Iranian drone but talks remain scheduled These obstacles have cast a broad shadow over...
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