Muscat to host next round of US-Iran talks

Muscat: Iran and the United States agreed on Saturday to hold another round of talks in Muscat, Oman News Agency reported today.

A spokesperson for Oman’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that today’s meetings in Rome between Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Abbas Araghchi and U.S. Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff, mediated by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Oman’s Foreign Minister, resulted in an agreement by both parties to transition to the next phase of negotiations.

These talks aim to reach a fair, lasting, and binding agreement, ensuring Iran’s to be completely free of nuclear weapons and the full lifting of sanctions, while preserving its right to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

The spokesperson added that dialogue and clear communication remain the only path to achieving a mutually credible understanding and agreement that serves the interests of all parties at both the regional and international levels.

It was also confirmed that the next round of talks will be held in Muscat in the coming days.