Iran and U.S. nuclear talks show promise as President Donald Trump says Iran "wants to make a deal very badly." Iranian officials call indirect negotiations "a good start."

At least 200 students are believed to have been killed in the protests.

By Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Jana Choukeir WASHINGTON/DUBAI, Feb 10 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was considering sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East,

After a round of indirect talks with Trump's envoys in Oman, Iran's top diplomat says the country will keep negotiating, but stresses a lack of trust.

The visit by Ali Larijani, a former Iranian parliament speaker who now serves as the secretary to the country's Supreme National Security Council, likely focused on what comes next after the initial round of indirect talks held last week in Muscat with the Americans.

SINGAPORE, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Oil held steady on Wednesday, finding support as the market waited for direction while U.S.–Iran talks continued, with lingering geopolitical uncertainty helping to underpin prices.

Former U.S. Amb. to the UN Nikki Haley said Iran has "never been weaker" and urged President Donald Trump to finish the job before leaving office on "Special Report."

US Iran tensions highlights: Tensions between the US and Iran continue to simmer as both nations work to establish the next round of talks.