DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran and the United States will hold talks Friday in Oman, their latest over Tehran's nuclear program after Israel launched a 12-day war on the country in June and the Islamic Republic launched a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests.

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The Trump administration confirmed the U.S. will take part in high-level talks with Iran in Oman instead of Turkey, as originally planned, according to a White House official.

Iran’s president says he has instructed the country’s foreign minister to “pursue fair and equitable negotiations” with the United States

Repairs at key missile sites began soon after they were hit by Israeli and U.S. strikes last year, but work at Iran’s nuclear facilities has been slower.

The US imposed fresh sanctions on Iran's shadow oil network, targeting vessels and traders accused of funding repression and terrorism, as Tehran and Washington held indirect nuclear talks in Oman.

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By Parisa Hafezi, Steve Holland and Humeyra Pamuk DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Iran and the United States are set to hold high-stakes negotiations in Oman on Friday over Tehran's nuclear programme,