ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday said Iran plans to continue indirect talks with the United States in Oman, describing negotiations as constructive amid heightened regional tensions and long-running disputes over Tehran’s nuclear program.
“There was a good atmosphere… I can say it was a good start.” Araghchi told Iranian state media, adding that the talks “were conducted indirectly.”
“Our concerns were conveyed, and our interests, the rights that the Iranian people have, and all the matters that needed to be said, in my opinion, were conveyed in a very good atmosphere, and at the same time, the views of the other side were also heard,” he said
Negotiations for the next round are underway with Oman acting as mediator.
Araghchi arrived in Muscat early Friday to take part in a critical round of nuclear negotiations with the United States, with regional coordination growing. The talks were confirmed by the White House, which said President Donald Trump “wants to see” whether a deal with Iran can be reached, and other options remain on the table.
The US was represented by Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and US special envoy Steve Witkoff.
“If this approach between both sides continues, we can find a clearer framework for the negotiations in future sessions,” Araghchi added.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed the talks concluded with an agreement to continue discussions.
“The parties, while explaining their perspectives and demands, reached an understanding to make decisions regarding the next round of talks in consultation with their capitals,” Baghaei said in a post on X.
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, who mediated the talks, also described the talks as constructive.
“Very serious talks mediating between Iran and the US in Muscat today. It was useful to clarify both Iranian and American thinking and identify areas for possible progress,” he said in a post on X following his meeting with Araghchi.
“We aim to reconvene in due course, with the results to be considered carefully in Tehran and Washington,” he said.