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Now, the latest on a potentially crucial set of talks, negotiations between the United States and Iran, which could avert or maybe just delay armed conflict between the two.

The two sides met in Oman with the U.S.

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Arachi taking part.

The indirect talks have now ended.

Iran's foreign minister said the discussions were a very good start, but that negotiators must now speak with their leaders.

Mr. Raouchi added that both Tehran and Washington officials have agreed to proceed with negotiations.

A lot is at stake.

And these meetings come amid a continued American naval buildup near Iran.

Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to bomb Iran if it does not reach a deal over its nuclear program.

And he's also vowed to attack if Tehran continues its crackdown on anti-government protesters.

Thousands have already been killed.

Our reporter Nafiseh Konovar from BBC World Service is in Oman's capital, Muscat, where the talks took place.

She joined us from there.

For now, the negotiation has finished and both sides have said they are willing for more rounds of talks.