Critics urge sports organizations to ban Iran after regime allegedly executed thousands of anti-government protesters, including young wrestlers.

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Monday after the U.S. and Iran pledged to continue talks over the Middle Eastern producer's nuclear programme, easing concerns about a possible conflict that could disrupt supply from the region.

President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, and son-in-law Jared Kushner visited the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier on Saturday morning after completing talks with Iran on Friday.

After a round of indirect talks with Trump's envoys in Oman, Iran's top diplomat says the country will keep negotiating, but stresses a lack of trust.

The BBC World Service has launched a temporary emergency lifeline radio programme for Iran in response to the ongoing turmoil in the country, and the unprecedented crackdown on protests.

President Donald Trump said the United States had “very good talks” with Iran after delegations from both countries participated in indirect discussions in Oman Friday.

Iran is skilled at prolonging negotiations over its nuclear program, and seems to be hoping President Trump is out for a quick win, rather than a prolonged regional war.

DUBAI, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Recognition of Iran's right to enrich uranium is key for nuclear talks with the U.S. to succeed, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday. American and Iranian diplomats held indirect talks in Oman on Friday,

Detainees are accused of trying to disrupt Iran's 'political social order' at a time of threats from the US and Israel.