Friday, 6 February 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Muscat for nuclear negotiations with the United States, which are set to begin at 10:00 local time. The talks come amid heightened tensions, with President Donald Trump warning Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of severe consequences if a deal is not reached, while Araghchi emphasized Iran's readiness to defend its sovereignty against excessive demands from the US.
Pakistan's military announced the conclusion of a week-long operation in Balochistan, resulting in the deaths of 216 militants following coordinated attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) that killed 22 security personnel and 36 civilians. The BLA's assaults, which targeted schools, banks, and security installations, marked one of their largest operations to date, prompting the military's 'Radd Al-Fitna 1' counteroffensive that began on January 2.
The United States and Russia have agreed to reestablish high-level military-to-military dialogue for the first time since late 2021, following a meeting between U.S. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich and senior Russian military officials in Abu Dhabi. The U.S. European Command stated that this communication channel aims to facilitate consistent military contact as both nations work towards a lasting peace amid ongoing hostilities in Ukraine, where Russia has intensified attacks on the country's power grid.
In Kyiv, Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko announced that parts of the city could be without heating for at least two months following a Russian attack on the Darnytsia Thermo-Electric Station, which serves 1,100 apartment buildings. The attack on February 3 caused critical damage, and subsequent drone strikes on February 5 injured at least two people and damaged multiple buildings across various neighborhoods. Meanwhile, in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, missile strikes have led to blackouts and heating outages, affecting local energy infrastructure.
Pakistan's Foreign Office confirmed that the country has been invited by the United States to participate in upcoming nuclear talks concerning Iran, marking a notable shift from its previous role as a facilitator of backchannel communications. The talks, set to take place in Oman, will also include representatives from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Oman.
Russian general Vladimir Alekseyev, deputy chief of military intelligence, was hospitalized after being shot multiple times by an unidentified individual in an apartment building in Moscow, according to the Investigative Committee. A case has been opened into the attempted murder, and investigators are currently searching for the shooter.
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