Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian announced that recent indirect talks with the United States, mediated by Oman, were held in a constructive atmosphere and showed promising progress towards resolving longstanding issues. The discussions, focusing on Iran’s nuclear program and the lifting of U.S. sanctions, took place in Muscat over the weekend.
“The meetings were positive and forward-moving,” Amir-Abdollahian stated after the session. “Both sides have reached a better understanding of key principles and objectives.” He emphasized that technical negotiations at the expert level are set to begin in Oman by Wednesday, where the details of a potential agreement’s framework will be discussed.
A senior U.S. official confirmed that progress had been made and that both parties agreed to continue discussions. “We have made very good progress in our indirect discussions,” the official said. “We are scheduled to meet again next week to build on this momentum.”
Oman’s Foreign Ministry also confirmed that both parties have agreed to move into the next phase of negotiations aimed at reaching a fair, lasting, and binding agreement on Tehran’s nuclear program.
The indirect talks mark a significant step after years of tensions following the United States’ withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018 and the reinstatement of sanctions on Iran. In response, Iran had gradually reduced its compliance with the nuclear deal’s provisions. Efforts to revive the agreement have been ongoing, with hopes that the recent talks mediated by Oman may lead to a breakthrough.
The next round of discussions is scheduled for next week in Oman, where negotiators will review the results of the experts’ work and potentially outline steps towards renewing commitments under the JCPOA.
