MUSCAT: The latest round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States, held in Oman, concluded on Friday, officials and state media confirmed.
The Iranian delegation was led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while the US side was represented by President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, accompanied by his son-in-law Jared Kushner.
According to Iranian state media, the talks in Oman have formally ended and both delegations are set to return to their respective countries.
A reporter from Iran’s state broadcaster, accompanying the Iranian delegation, said the indirect negotiations with the United States continued for several hours.
Iran’s official news agency also confirmed the conclusion of the talks, stating that assessments indicate an understanding has been reached to continue negotiations.
Following the talks, Iran’s foreign minister described the discussions as positive. Meanwhile, a White House spokesperson said that if diplomacy fails, President Trump retains other options.
The report said the meeting, which began on Friday morning, saw Iranian and US negotiating teams convey their positions, concerns and proposed frameworks to each other through Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, who acted as mediator.
