Officials from the United States and Iran engaged in productive discussions regarding Tehran’s advancing nuclear program in Oman. The talks, described as positive and constructive, were led by Steve Witkoff, the U.S. Mideast envoy, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Muscat. This meeting, facilitated by Omani Foreign Minister Said Badr, marked the first dialogue between the two nations since the Obama administration.
The White House expressed gratitude to the Sultanate of Oman for supporting this diplomatic initiative. The discussions were viewed as a significant step forward towards a mutually beneficial resolution, acknowledging the complexities of the issues at hand.
Following President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran in 2018, the current administration aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The U.S. seeks to engage in direct negotiations with Iran to address this objective. While emphasizing the importance of diplomacy, the White House indicated a firm stance on ensuring Iran’s compliance with the president’s demands.
Both sides conducted the talks with mutual respect and have agreed to reconvene for further discussions next Saturday.
