US, Iran Hold Pivotal Oman Talks Amid Confrontation Fears; Diplomacy at Risk

• High-stakes negotiations between Iran and the US, mediated by Oman, are underway to address Tehran's nuclear program.
• Disputes over expanding the agenda to include Iran's ballistic missiles and regional influence threaten to derail diplomacy.
• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Washington aims to broaden discussions beyond the nuclear issue.
• Iran insists on discussing only the nuclear program and demands recognition of its right to enrich uranium, while rejecting talks on its missile arsenal.
• A US military buildup and past strikes on Iranian nuclear targets by the US and Israel add pressure on Tehran, with warnings of potential conflict.