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Kuwait welcomes progress in Tehran-Washington talks

Kuwait welcomed the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States and praised the role of Oman and Italy in the process.

Iran-U.S. talks can bear fruit with continued goodwill and realism: Araqchi

Araqchi described the second round of Iran-U.S. talks, held in Rome, as constructive and progressive.

Omani foreign minister says Iran-U.S. talks are gaining momentum

The top Omani diplomat played intermediary role as the Iranian and U.S. delegations met in Rome for the second round of indirect talks on Saturday.

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In a sign of progress, Iran says negotiations with the United States will enter the ‘technical’ phase

That the talks advance into the technical phase signify that the negotiating parties have reached an understanding on the fundamentals of the negotiations.

Iran and the U.S. hold second round of indirect negotiations

The talks centered on Iran’s nuclear program and the U.S. sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Domestic affairs not delayed by indirect talks with the United States: President Pezeshkian

Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran-U.S. talks are proceeding normally without disrupting domestic affairs.

Oman talks may or may not yield results; nation’s affairs must proceed regardless: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran is “neither too optimistic nor too pessimistic” about ongoing negotiations with the United States.

Administration thanks Leader for green-lighting indirect talks with U.S.

During the cabinet meeting on Sunday, President Pezeshkian and administration officials also commended Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi's efforts in advancing the diplomatic engagement.

Tehran: Past experience proves direct talks with Washington are not useful

Baqaei said holding indirect talks is not unconventional.

Qatar welcomes Iran-U.S. talks; says it is ready to offer assistance

Qatar's prime minister held a phone conversation with Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who led the Iranian negotiating team during talks with U.S. delegates in Oman.

Top Egyptian and Kuwaiti diplomats tell Araqchi they welcome Iran-U.S. talks

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi spoke with his Egyptian and Kuwait counterparts, briefing them on Iran’s position on the negotiations with the United States.

Iran will continue indirect talks with U.S. under Oman’s mediation

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that Oman would continue to serve as the intermediary, but the location for future rounds is still under consideration.

VP for executive affairs says indirect talks with the U.S. were held with ‘dignity and prudence’

Mohammad-Jafar Ghaempanah said following the talks held in Oman that the negotiations were held in line with the interests of the Iranian people.

Iran thanks Oman for ‘excellent job’ of hosting and mediating indirect talks with the U.S.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei expressed gratitude toward Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi who mediated a first round of indirect negotiations between Iranian and U.S. negotiators.

VP: Iran seeks to uphold the indisputable rights of its people in talks with the U.S.

First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref said the Islamic Republic favors dialog and negotiations after Iranian and American negotiators held a first round of talks in Oman.

Iran says it prefers negotiations that are on target and free from fanfare

Administration spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Iran’s preferred approach to negotiations with the United States is dialogue that is precise and calm.

Araqchi: Iran seeks a fair and dignified agreement negotiated from a position of equality

The foreign minister said that if the United States comes to the negotiating table with the same intention, there will be a chance for a preliminary understanding that could pave the way for a negotiating process.

Araqchi and Omani foreign minister meet in Muscat ahead of Iran-U.S. talks

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held talks with his Omani counterpart, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, in Muscat, ahead of indirect negotiations with the United States.

Diplomatic stakes are high as Iran and the U.S. are set to start indirect negotiations in Muscat

An Iranian delegation headed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is in Oman’s capital for indirect negotiations with the United States.

Iran says it will assess the U.S.’s intent and resolve in Oman talks

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says Iran neither prejudges nor predicts, but intends to assess the other side's intent and will respond accordingly.

Exclusive | The E.U. welcomes upcoming Iran-U.S. talks to be mediated by Oman

A European Union spokesperson tells IRNA that “any development increasing the chances of a diplomatic outcome goes into the right direction, and we would welcome it.”

A deal can be reached if the U.S. shows goodwill in Oman talks, Araqchi says

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says indirect talks with the U.S. in Oman are the only acceptable format.

Yemen informs the U.N. and other international bodies about a ban on Israeli ships

The Yemeni armed forces stress that the blockade on Israeli ships would remain in place until the regime complies with their demand to reopen Gaza's border crossings and allow humanitarian aid into the territory.

Foreign minister says Iran committed to diplomacy in defending peace, stability

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi hails Iran's ties with neighboring Oman, reiterating that the Islamic Republic prioritizes relations with its neighbors.

Oman’s grand mufti warns about Gaza's dire humanitarian situation amid Israeli siege

Grand Mufti of Oman Ahmed bin Hamad al-Khalili warns about the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, urging people around the world to provide their utmost support for the oppressed residents of the besieged territory.

Iran’s foreign minister holds talks with foreign officials in Muscat

Iran’s Foreign Minister holds discussions with his counterparts from Nepal and Oman, and the top Yemeni negotiator on the second day of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) in Muscat.

Araghchi urges transforming ‘Lost Paradise’ of Makran into Iran’s future economic hub

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserts that the “Lost Paradise” of Makran should evolve into Iran's future economic hub.

Iran top diplomat travels to Oman to attend Indian Ocean Conference

The top Iranian diplomat travels to Oman to attend the Indian Ocean Conference which will take place on Sunday and Monday in Muscat.

Regional unity ‘only way’ to counter Israel: Iran’s top general

Major General Baqeri says the only way to counter the Zionist regime is through unity and solidarity among regional countries. 

Top Iranian general welcomes Omani counterpart in Tehran

Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri holds talks with Admiral Abdullah Khamis Al Raisi, his Omani counterpart, in Tehran to enhance defense and military relations between the two neighbors.