U.S.-Iran talks are set for Oman after U.S. military actions, including shooting down an Iranian drone, and Iranian threats to seize a U.S.-flagged vessel. Iran prefers direct negotiations without intermediaries, diverging from prior formats. Meanwhile, U.S. military presence near Iran has increased, with significant naval assets deployed in the region. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed skepticism about U.S. diplomatic efforts, citing Iran’s unreliability.
