Omani FM, Steve Witkoff held consultations in Muscat
Minutes after Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Busaidi, Steve Witkoff, the US President’s special envoy, began discussions with the top Omani diplomat.
Political analyst Seyed Reza Sadr al-Hosseini:
Iran enters negotiations with a clear plan and defined framework, with any concessions on enrichment to be gradual and balanced.
The primary focus of negotiators is the lifting of imposed sanctions on the Iranian people.
A specialized technical advisory team supports the lead negotiator, providing expert guidance and consultation throughout the talks.
Iran-US nuclear talks begin in Muscat
The Iran-US nuclear negotiations have officially started in Muscat, chaired by Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, with Oman acting as mediator.
An IRIB correspondent reporting from Muscat says that today's talks are framed around the nuclear issue and sanctions relief.
In the bilateral meeting between Araghchi and the Omani Foreign Minister, Iran’s considerations and demands were conveyed, she said.
Details of Iran, Oman FMs meeting
In a meeting with his Omani counterpart in Muscat on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned against any US excessive demands.
Referring to Iran’s approach of using diplomacy to safeguard national interests, Araghchi emphasized full readiness to defend the country’s sovereignty and national security against any excessive demands or acts of adventurism.
The Omani Foreign Minister, for his part, praised the good faith, responsibility, and seriousness of the Islamic Republic of Iran in diplomatic processes, noting the commitment of all regional countries to prevent any escalation of tensions.
The top Omani diplomat expressed hope that this round of talks, with goodwill and timely action from all parties, would pave the way for a sustainable understanding between Iran and the United States.
During the meeting, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s viewpoints and proposals regarding negotiation topics, demands, and considerations were presented.
Araghchi meets with Omani foreign minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart before the talks to discuss the most important bilateral, regional, and international issues.
In this meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral and regional matters, including Iran-US nuclear negotiations.
Iranian negotiating delegation in Muscat
Iranian delegation departs for venue of talks
Timing of talks
The indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States in Muscat are set to start later than initially planned, taking place between 10 and 11 a.m. Tehran Time, under the mediation of Oman.
According to Mehr News Agency, the talks focus on Iran’s nuclear dossier and are scheduled for Friday, February 6.
The Iranian negotiating team largely includes the negotiators in previous rounds, with the addition of Hamid Ghanbari, Deputy for Economic Diplomacy at the Foreign Ministry, joining the delegation.
On the US side, Jared Kushner has been added to the negotiating team.
The Muscat talks are part of ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing nuclear issues and potentially reducing tensions between Tehran and Washington.
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