https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=69936 Iran directed its foreign minister to seek negotiations with the United States while a US jet shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone near a carrier. Talks, tentatively supported by regional hosts such as Turkey and Oman, are expected to begin indirectly and focus on the nuclear issue, moving to direct talks if a deal becomes attainable. Concurrent maritime incidents, including alleged harassment of a US-flagged merchant vessel and US escort response, highlight security risks affecting the diplomatic process. en-us Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:31:03 +0530 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:31:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=69936 Iran directed its foreign minister to seek negotiations with the United States while a US jet shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone near a carrier. Talks, tentatively supported by regional hosts such as Turkey and Oman, are expected to begin indirectly and focus on the nuclear issue, moving to direct talks if a deal becomes attainable. Concurrent maritime incidents, including alleged harassment of a US-flagged merchant vessel and US escort response, highlight security risks affecting the diplomatic process. News - Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:31:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=69936