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Indirect talks between Iran and the United States in Oman have concluded, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi describing the discussions as “a good start” after months of suspended diplomacy.
Araghchi said the talks allowed both sides to clearly exchange positions. “We conveyed our perspectives to each other, this was very important. Along with the rights of the Iranian people, our concerns and interests were conveyed to the other side, and the other side’s views were also heard,” he said.
Araghchi said the negotiations marked the restart of a dialogue process following an “eight-month” turbulent period during which talks were halted amid escalating regional tensions and the June 2025 conflict.
“The dialogue process has restarted. The biggest challenge is distrust,” he said, adding that it was too early to draw firm conclusions.
“I do not want to make an early evaluation, but if the talks continue in this manner, it is possible to reach a framework that can be agreed upon.”
The indirect talks were held in Muscat under the auspices of Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, who facilitated contacts between the two delegations.
Iran’s delegation was led by Araghchi, while the U.S. side was headed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff, accompanied by Jared Kushner.
Oman has said the talks were aimed at laying the groundwork for restarting diplomatic and technical negotiations related to Iran’s nuclear issues, as regional countries, including Türkiye, push for renewed diplomacy to prevent further escalation.
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