The group, which has prompted skepticism from some U.S. allies, is scheduled to meet on Feb. 19, according to the officials.
Can the two sides get past Iran’s claim that it has a “right” to enrich uranium?
The White House confirmed a meeting would take place after days of conflicting reports on the talks’ timing, location and format.
A U.S. fighter jet shot down the Iranian drone after it “unnecessarily maneuvered” toward the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
President Trump’s Middle East envoy and his son-in-law were expected to meet Iran’s foreign minister in Istanbul on Friday amid tensions between the countries.
Mr. Soltani, 26, was arrested last month as Iran brutally repressed anti-government demonstrations.
The $500 million agreement raises new concerns about the propriety of the president negotiating foreign policy with his own business partners.
Deadly blasts, including one that may have been caused by a gas leak, raised anxiety in the country. “Society is waiting for war,” one Iranian said.
There is little sign that Iran has made significant progress in reconstituting its nuclear program, leaving questions about the timing and motive behind potential plans for further attacks.
U.S. and European officials say they have put three demands in front of the Iranians, including a permanent end to all enrichment of uranium.