The talks were the first since Iran attacked Israel last month in retaliation for its killing of an Iranian general.

Israeli media said that US and Iranian delegates had private talks in Oman with the goal of reducing tensions in the Middle East. Discussions on the unrest in the area were the major topic of conversation at the Tuesday,

White House Middle East envoy Brett McGurk and acting special envoy on Iran Abram Paley conveyed to Tehran consequences of aggression, Axios says

Two top Biden administration officials held indirect talks with Iranian counterparts this week in an effort to avoid escalating regional attacks, Axios reported on Friday. The talks, involving President Joe Biden's Middle East adviser Brett McGurk and acting U.