Trump Warns Khamenei to be 'Very Worried' Ahead of High-Stakes US-Iran Talks in Oman

 

Trump Warns Khamenei to be 'Very Worried' as US-Iran High-Stakes Talks Loom in Oman

Washington/Tehran — In a move that has sent shockwaves across the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a blunt warning to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Speaking in an exclusive interview with NBC News on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Trump stated that the Iranian leader should be "very worried" as the two nations prepare for their most critical diplomatic encounter since the U.S. airstrikes on Tehran’s nuclear facilities last year.

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The "Armada" Pressure: Military Buildup in the Arabian Sea

The tension comes amidst a massive U.S. military buildup in the region. Trump has deployed what he calls a military "armada" to the Iranian coast following Tehran’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters. Just days ago, the U.S. military confirmed shooting down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone that aggressively approached the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea.

Trump credited his aggressive stance for bringing Iran to the table, stating, "If we didn't take out that nuclear [sites], we wouldn't have peace in the Middle East... they’re not afraid of Iran anymore".

Friday Talks in Muscat: A Fragile Window for Diplomacy

After days of confusion over the venue, both sides have finally confirmed that the Sultanate of Oman will host the negotiations this Friday, February 6, 2026.

• US Representation: Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.

• Iran Representation: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

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Conflicting Agendas: Nuclear vs. Everything Else

While the venue is set, the scope of the talks remains a major point of contention:

1. The U.S. Demand: Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the talks must go beyond the nuclear file. Washington wants to discuss Iran's ballistic missile program, its sponsorship of regional groups, and the treatment of its citizens.

2. The Iranian Stance: Tehran insists the talks remain strictly focused on the nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions. Foreign Minister Araghchi clarified that Iran is "fully ready" for talks, but only within this narrow framework.

The Nuclear "Obliteration" Claim

In his NBC interview, Trump revealed that U.S. intelligence discovered Iran’s attempts to revive its nuclear program at new, alternative sites after the previous "total obliteration" of their primary facilities. "I said, you do that, we’re going to do bad things to you," Trump warned, maintaining his "Maximum Pressure" strategy.

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