Ali Larijani, adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, will visit Oman on Tuesday after indirect U.S.-Iranian talks. The semi-official Tasnim news agency said he will meet high-ranking Omani officials. Discussions will cover regional developments, international issues, and bilateral cooperation.
Last week, U.S. and Iranian diplomats held talks in Oman, mediated by the Sultanate, aiming to revive stalled diplomacy. The meetings follow a U.S. naval buildup near Iran and Tehran’s warnings of harsh responses if attacked. The date and venue for the next round of negotiations remain undecided.
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Iran and the U.S. held five rounds of talks last year to curb Tehran’s nuclear programme, mainly stalled over uranium enrichment. Tehran has since halted enrichment, which the U.S. suspects could lead to nuclear weapons. Iran insists its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes only.
The United States also wants Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal included in talks, but Tehran has rejected the idea. Larijani has previously served as parliament speaker and chief nuclear negotiator. His visit signals Iran’s continued engagement despite ongoing disagreements with Washington.
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Meanwhile, Supreme Leader Khamenei urged Iranians to join the Islamic Revolution anniversary on Wednesday. He said public participation would demonstrate loyalty and deter foreign adversaries. The visit and domestic mobilization reflect Tehran’s dual approach of diplomacy and internal consolidation.