Bangladesh, April 13 -- After years of diplomatic silence and increasing hostility, Iran and the United States have reopened a critical line of communication centered on Tehrans nuclear program and the future of US sanctions. The rare engagement, held in Muscat, Oman on April 12 (Saturday), marks a cautious but potentially significant turning point in a relationship marred by mistrust, threats of military confrontation, and international tension.

The meeting, brokered by Oman, featured senior officials from both sides: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and White House Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff. Despite being conducted largely through Omani intermediaries, the talks concluded with a brief, direct face-to-f...