Iran and U.S. Held Secret Talks on Proxy Attacks and Cease-Fire
New York Times
Diplomats gathered in Oman in January, with the U.S. side seeking to stop attacks on Red Sea shipping and American bases, and Iran looking for a Gaza cease-fire.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/15/world/middleeast/iran-us-secret-talks.html