The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold talks on Friday in Oman following a series of military incidents involving both nations in recent days.

The diplomatic meeting comes after the U.S. military reported shooting down an Iranian drone in regional waters. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between the two countries over maritime activities in strategically important shipping lanes.

Separately, Iranian forces reportedly threatened to seize a U.S.-flagged vessel, further escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. The specific details and timing of the vessel incident were not immediately clarified by officials.

Oman has historically served as a neutral venue for U.S.-Iran diplomatic communications, given its maintained relationships with both nations. The Gulf nation has previously facilitated dialogue between the two countries during periods of heightened regional tensions.

The scheduled talks represent the latest attempt at diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran, whose relations have remained strained over various regional and nuclear-related issues. Neither government has disclosed the specific agenda or expected outcomes for the Friday meeting.