February 2, 2026
Trump envoys meet Iran in Oman as nuclear talks attempt de-escalation
Kushner joins Witkoff for talks as USS Abraham Lincoln deploys
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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Oman on February 5-6, 2026. The meeting was originally planned for Istanbul on February 7, but Iran insisted on moving it to Oman and excluding third parties.
The meeting focused on negotiating a nuclear agreement to avert U.S. military action against Iran. The U.S. had deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group to the Arabian Sea as a pressure tactic.
Regional powers including Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt facilitated the negotiations to prevent military escalation after initial talks nearly collapsed.
On February 6, while talks progressed in Oman, Trump ordered new sanctions on 14 Iranian oil 'shadow fleet' vessels and 17 entities, combining diplomatic engagement with economic pressure.
Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any U.S. attack would spark a regional war. Trump responded that 'we will find out' if no deal is reached.
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What you can do
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civic action
Tell your representatives to require congressional authorization for military action against Iran as Trump threatens airstrikes without constitutional authority and sets Feb. deadline
Trump set a deadline for Iran without congressional authorization. Only Congress can authorize military action under the Constitution. Trump is using special envoys who do not require Senate confirmation to conduct foreign policy outside normal State Department channels.
Hello, I am [NAME], a constituent from [STATE]. I am calling about Trump Iran negotiations.\n\nKey concerns:\n- Special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner are meeting with Iran Foreign Minister on Feb. 6 in Istanbul\n- Trump said he set a deadline for Iran and said we will find out what happens if there is no deal\n- Supreme Leader Khamenei warned that any U.S. attack would spark a regional war\n- Only Congress can authorize military action under the Constitution\n\nQuestions to ask:\n- Will the Senator demand congressional oversight of the Iran talks?\n- Will the Senator block any military action without congressional authorization?\n\nSpecific request: I am asking Senator [NAME] to demand congressional oversight of these negotiations and ensure no military action occurs without congressional authorization.\n\nQuestion: What is the Senator doing to prevent unauthorized military action against Iran?\n\nThank you for your time.
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civic action
Contact Senate Foreign Relations Committee about special envoys
The committee has oversight over foreign policy. They can demand briefings on what Trump envoys are negotiating and whether deals will be submitted to the Senate for approval.
Hello, I am [NAME] from [STATE]. I am calling about the Iran negotiations.\n\nKey concerns:\n- Steve Witkoff is a real estate developer, not a diplomat\n- Jared Kushner is Trump son-in-law\n- Neither requires Senate confirmation as special envoys\n- They are meeting with Iran on Feb. 6 without normal State Department oversight\n\nQuestions to ask:\n- Will the committee demand a briefing on the Iran negotiations?\n- Will the committee ensure any deal is submitted to the Senate for approval?\n\nSpecific request: I am asking the Foreign Relations Committee to demand a briefing on what is being negotiated and ensure any deal is submitted to the Senate for approval. Will the committee assert its constitutional role in foreign policy?\n\nThank you for your time.