LONDON -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that the second round of indirect talks with the United States are expected to take place in Muscat, Oman, on Saturday, according to the official Islamic Republic News Agency. There had been speculation that the talks would be held in a European country.

U.S. President Donald Trump renewed diplomacy with Iran—backed by threats of military action—in a bid to deter Iran from developing nuclear weapons. As talks resume, both Washington and Israel warn they're ready to act if Iran advances its nuclear program, despite Tehran's claims of only peaceful intent.