Iran and the US have begun the primary spherical of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program, with Tehran saying the discussions might result in “an preliminary understanding.”
Esmaeil Baghaei, a spokesman for Iran’s overseas ministry, introduced the beginning of the talks on X. State TV earlier reported that the 2 delegations could be in separate rooms, with Omani officers exchanging notes between the 2 sides.
Talking forward of the talks in Oman on Saturday, Iran’s Overseas Minister Abbas Araghchi stated, “If the opposite facet has entered the talks with the identical method, then, God keen, there might be an opportunity for an preliminary understanding that may result in a path of negotiations.”
He stated the 2 sides might additionally agree on a timeline for future discussions if US negotiators, led by President Donald Trump’s envoy to the Center East, Steve Witkoff, present “ample will.” He added that Iran is looking for a “truthful and honorable settlement from a place of equality.”
Araghchi met together with his Omani counterpart, Badr Al Busaidi, earlier than the talks, and conveyed Iran’s “core stances and pink strains” to him to relay to the Individuals, state TV additionally stated.
