The U.S. is seeking "zero nuclear capability" from Iran, the White House said.

Abbas Aragchi spoke after hours of talks in Oman ended, which the two countries entered with significantly different positions.

U.S. and Iranian officials meet separately in Oman for indirect nuclear talks, with diplomats reportedly preparing conditions for resumed negotiations.

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, officials for both sides said, even as they remained at odds over Washington’s insistence that negotiations include Tehran’s missile arsenal and Iran’s vow to discuss only its nuclear program.

The announcement by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday came after hours of indications that the anticipated talks were faltering over changes in the format and content of the talks. U.S. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, sent a blunt warning to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ahead of the talks.

Iran and the United States are poised Friday to hold negotiations in Oman at least over Tehran’s nuclear program

Middle Eastern diplomats see a chance for progress on Iran’s nuclear program, but they are pessimistic about other U.S. demands.

Iran and the United States are set for talks Friday in Oman over Tehran's nuclear program. This comes after Israel launched a 12-day war on Iran in June and Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests.