Iran Says Talks With US to De-Escalate Tensions Had ‘Good Start’

Iran said it agreed with the US to continue indirect talks to de-escalate tensions and avert a military confrontation, with Tehran describing the first day as positive.

Negotiations, mediated by Oman in its capital Muscat, had a “good start,” Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told state TV after the talks concluded for the day. He added that he thought the sides “can reach an agreed framework for future talks” if the process continues in the same vein.

Oil prices fell after the comments, with benchmark Brent dropping below $67 a barrel before erasing losses. Crude prices have soared around 12% ...