What's happening in Iran? Tehran base and Ardabil storage facility go up in flames amid Oman talks

Two major fires erupted in Iran on February 6, 2026, just after indirect U.S.–Iran nuclear talks in Oman, heightening regional tensions. A blaze hit a base linked to the Iranian Army’s Joint Staff in Tehran, which authorities blamed on an electrical fault, saying no casualties were reported. Hours earlier, another fire engulfed a factory in Ardabil city, sending thick smoke into the sky. The incidents followed Donald Trump’s warning of “steep consequences” if Iran rejects a deal and his claim that a U.S. armada is heading to the Middle East, fueling speculation.