Oman says Iran-US talks began in friendly atmosphere aimed at fair deal

Iran's Foreign Ministry said that Iranian and American chief negotiators, Abbas Araghchi and Steve Witkoff, had a brief meeting in the presence of the Omani foreign minister as they were leaving the compound where their indirect talks had been held.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says its chief negotiator Abbas Araghchi and his US counterpart Steve Witkoff "exchanged the positions of their respective governments on issues related to the nuclear program through the Omani Foreign Minister, in a constructive atmosphere based on mutual respect."

Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed that indirect talks between Tehran and Washington wrapped up in Muscat, and the two sides agreed to continue the talks next week.

US President Donald Trump said the only goal of US talks with Iran is to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, according to CBS journalist Jennifer Jacobs.

“Only that,” Jacobs quoted Trump as saying.

Earlier Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson rejected a Reuters report which cited an Omani source as saying the talks aimed to reduce regional tensions and facilitate prisoner swaps.

Iran–US talks in Oman have concluded, according to the Revolutionary Guards-affiliated Tasnim News agency.

The Associated Press reported that a convoy believed to be carrying US envoy Steve Witkoff has driven away from a compound where talks are taking place.

There was no immediate official confirmation from either the Iranian or the American sides.