“We still intend to have talks Sunday,” the official told AFP new agency.
The official had no further information on whether Iran had agreed to the talks. Oman had earlier planned talks on Sunday involving Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s friend and globe-trotting negotiator.
Iran’s foreign ministry said on Friday that the United States was “responsible for the consequences” of the attack. Iran had earlier threatened to strike US bases if conflict erupted.
Israel, which relies on US diplomatic and military support, carried out the attack despite Trump earlier saying he wanted to give time for diplomacy.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier said that the United States was not involved in the attack and warned Iran not to retaliate against US forces stationed around the Arab world.
“Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense,” Rubio said, without offering support or criticism of the strikes by the close US ally.
“President Trump and the administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners,” he added. (AFP)
