Talks Resume

Senior officials from the United States and Iran are set to resume nuclear talks in Istanbul on Friday, as regional leaders warn that another military confrontation would further destabilize the Middle East.

The renewed diplomacy comes amid heightened tensions following a U.S. naval buildup near Iran and after weeks of unrest inside the country. Regional governments are pressing both sides to pursue negotiations to prevent escalation.

Speaking at a panel during the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said the region cannot afford another crisis between Washington and …