An Iranian delegation has arrived in Muscat, the capital of Oman, for indirect negotiations with U.S. officials regarding Tehran’s nuclear program, Iran’s state-run news agency IRIB reported Saturday.
President Donald Trump had hinted at the meeting earlier in the week, calling it a “very big meeting” and part of a continuing diplomatic effort. “Hopefully those talks will be successful,” Trump said during remarks at the White House on Monday. “I think it would be in Iran’s best interest if they are.”
The meeting comes after Iran declined a U.S. offer for direct negotiations last month. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi characterized the upcoming discussions as both “an opportunity and a test,” emphasizing Tehran’s willingness to pursue a diplomatic path.
“We are committed to giving diplomacy a fair chance,” Araghchi said, reinforcing Iran’s cautious but deliberate approach.
Esmaeil Baqaei, a spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, echoed that sentiment on social media Friday. “We intend to assess the other side’s intent and resolve this Saturday,” he wrote. “We shall reflect and respond accordingly.”
The indirect talks in Oman mark a significant moment in efforts to revive dialogue over Iran’s nuclear program, though both sides remain wary amid years of tension and mistrust.
