MUSCAT: A week after the 2nd round in Rome, the third round of indirect Iran-US talks (through Omani mediators) were held here on Saturday (26th April, 2025).
According to details Irani Minister of Foreign Affairs Sayyid Abbas Araghchi and Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff exchanged notes for six hours through Omani mediators. Following the indirect talks, Araghchi stated: “The negotiations are extremely serious and technical …
“there are still differences, both on major issues and on details…There is seriousness and determination on both sides … However, our optimism about success of the talks remains extremely cautious.” the two agreed to meet in Europe ‘soon’. Trump administration too stated that the talks were positive and productive.
On the completion of the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations on 19th April, Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi informed that the talks with US were constructive and third round would be held here on 26th April following a rendezvous of technical experts.
The US and Iran delegations stayed in separate rooms in the Embassy as Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi shuttled messages between them. After four hours US ME Ambassador Steve Witkoff stated: “We succeeded in reaching a better understanding on certain principles and goals…The negotiations were conducted in a constructive atmosphere and are progressing.”
Earlier, officials from USA and Iran converged to discuss Irani nuclear program here on 12th April which was termed a step forward by the White House, while Tehran called it productive. Following a 150-minute rendezvous both sides agreed to continue the parleys next week.
It is pertinent to mention here that ahead of the talks Irani Foreign Minister Araghchi stated: “Our goal is to reach a just and respectful agreement and on equal footing. If the other side also comes from a similar approach, then this will be an opportunity for an initial understanding, which will lead to the path to negotiations. Araghchi said they would work together and put further efforts to assist in arriving at the goal.
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