Araghchi: Indirect talks with US were good start / Return to capitals for consultations on details

Pars Today – The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran described the indirect nuclear talks with the United States in Oman as positive.

According to Pars Today, citing IRNA, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, on Friday outlined the outcomes of the indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States, which were held in Muscat with Omani mediation. He said: “These talks were a good start, but their continuation depends on consultations in the capitals and decision-making on how to proceed.”

Araghchi added: “There was almost a consensus on continuing the talks, and it was agreed that this process should go on. However, the timing, format, and date will be determined through further consultations and via Badr Al Busaidi, the Foreign Minister of Oman.”

Seyed Abbas Araghchi told reporters in Muscat: “Today we held long and intensive talks. Multiple sessions took place, albeit indirectly. Badr Al Busaidi, the Foreign Minister of Oman, made great efforts—both in terms of hospitality and hosting, and in conveying the statements and messages of the two sides to one another.”

The head of Iran’s diplomatic apparatus emphasized: “Our concerns were conveyed, and our interests, the rights of the Iranian people, and all the issues that needed to be raised were, in my view, communicated in a very positive atmosphere. At the same time, the viewpoints of the other side were also heard.”

Iran’s mistrust of the United States is a serious challenge to the negotiations

Seyed Abbas Araghchi went on to say: “We are now at a stage where, after eight turbulent months—during which we went through a war—we must first overcome the prevailing atmosphere of mistrust, and only then can we design a framework for a new dialogue that is capable of safeguarding the interests of the Iranian people.”

Talks with the United States are strictly nuclear

Iran’s Foreign Minister also stressed that the talks between Iran and the United States are strictly limited to the nuclear issue, saying: “Today we stated clearly that the prerequisite for any dialogue is refraining from threats and pressure.”

A new round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States was held in Muscat on Friday, February 6, under the mediation of Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi. The Iranian delegation was headed by Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, while the U.S. side was led by Steve Witkoff, the U.S. president’s special envoy.

According to the report, Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, as well as Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), were also present at the talks.

Meanwhile, Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, referring to the holding of this round of Iran–U.S. talks in Muscat, said that the two sides agreed to continue the negotiations. In a post on the social media platform X, Baghaei wrote: “After outlining their respective viewpoints and demands, the parties agreed to decide on the next round of talks following consultations with their capitals.”