Iran said on Monday that U.S. pressure on Oman has hindered efforts to reach a joint mechanism for managing the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran said the obstacle has slowed negotiations despite ongoing discussions with Muscat on the strategic waterway. The dispute could affect regional maritime security, global energy shipments, and diplomatic efforts between Iran and […]
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US, Iran delegations meet in Switzerland over nuclear dispute
Delegations from the United States and Iran arrived near Geneva on Thursday for a new round of talks aimed at resolving their decades-long nuclear dispute and preventing further military escalation. The discussions follow renewed negotiations this month, focusing on Tehran’s nuclear program, which Washington, Israel, and other Western countries suspect is intended for weapons development, […]
Iran, US prepare for second round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva
GENEVA – Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart, Badr Albusaidi, on Monday to finalize preparations for the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Tehran and US, scheduled to begin Tuesday at the Omani Embassy in Geneva. Oman is mediating the talks, which resume nuclear diplomacy nearly eight months after […]
Iran security chief visits Oman post talks
Iran’s top security official arrived in Oman days after renewed nuclear talks with the United States. The visit follows meetings held in Muscat between Iranian and American officials. It signals continued diplomatic engagement after recent tensions. Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, is leading the visit. He is scheduled to meet Oman’s […]
US Iran talks in Muscat survive first test amid deep mistrust
ISLAMABAD: Indirect talks between the United States (US) and Iran held in Muscat on Friday ended without breakthroughs but performed slightly better than many had expected, as both sides avoided public acrimony and agreed, in principle, to continue engagement. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the meeting as a “good start,” stressing the need to […]
US, Iran signal cautious progress after indirect talks in Oman
The United States (US) and Iran have signalled tentative progress following indirect negotiations in Oman, with both sides describing the talks as constructive while warning that major challenges remain. US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Washington held “very good talks” with Iran after delegations from the two countries met in Muscat through Omani […]
Oman calls Iran-US talks ‘very serious’
Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi called the ongoing Iran-US nuclear talks “very serious” on Friday. The indirect talks were mediated in Muscat to reduce tensions between the two nations. Both sides clarified their positions and identified areas for possible progress. Albusaidi posted on X that the discussions helped outline Iranian and American thinking. He said […]