Iran, US end nuclear talks in Oman, signal positive development

TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran and the United States have concluded the latest round of indirect nuclear negotiations in Oman, with Iranian officials describing the talks as constructive and indicating a shared understanding to continue diplomacy in the coming days.

Iranian state media reported that the negotiations, mediated by Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, ended after several hours of indirect exchanges, with both delegations preparing to return to their respective capitals.

According to Iranian news, a reporter from Iran’s state broadcaster, embedded with the Iranian delegation, said discussions had concluded “for now.”

State-run news agency IRNA confirmed the end of the talks, citing assessments that pointed to an “understanding to continue negotiations.”

According to IRNA, the Iranian and US delegations conveyed their positions, considerations and proposals to one another through the Omani mediator during a session that began early Friday.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks were held in a “very positive atmosphere,” stressing that arguments were exchanged respectfully and that each side’s views were clearly communicated.

Speaking to Iranian state television, Araghchi said decisions on the timing and format of the next round would be made after consultations in Tehran and Washington.

“The way forward will depend on our consultations with our capitals,” Araghchi said, adding that the discussions were limited strictly to Iran’s nuclear program and did not extend to other contentious issues.

In separate comments to IRNA, Araghchi emphasized that Iran expects the United States to refrain from “threats and pressure” if negotiations are to progress.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei echoed this position, saying on X that the parties agreed to determine the next round of talks after internal consultations.

Oman’s foreign minister, who has played a central mediating role, said both sides aimed to reconvene in due course, with the outcomes of the talks to be carefully reviewed by their governments.

The negotiations mark the first round of indirect Iran-US talks since June 2025, when Washington joined Israel’s military campaign against Iran and struck Iranian nuclear and military facilities.

They also follow weeks of heightened tensions, including US President Donald Trump’s renewed threats of military action against Tehran, the deployment of US naval assets near Iranian waters, and widespread protests inside Iran directed at the clerical leadership.

While details of the discussions remain undisclosed, Iranian officials reiterated that issues such as Iran’s ballistic missile program and its regional alliances were not part of the agenda, despite US efforts to broaden the scope of negotiations.

The talks in Muscat come as both sides explore ways to manage long-running disputes over Iran’s nuclear activities through indirect diplomacy, signaling cautious but notable movement away from confrontation toward dialogue.