US and Iranian officials held “very positive and constructive” talks in Muscat on Saturday, the White House said, describing the exchange as a rare moment of diplomacy amid longstanding tensions.
Special Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff, accompanied by Ambassador Ana Escrogima, met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in talks hosted by Oman’s foreign minister.“The United States deeply thanks the Sultanate of Oman for its support of this initiative,” the White House said in a statement.
“Special Envoy Witkoff underscored to Dr. Araghchi that he had instructions from President Trump to resolve our two nations’ differences through dialogue and diplomacy, if that is possible. These issues are very complicated, and Special Envoy Witkoff’s direct communication today was a step forward in achieving a mutually beneficial outcome.”
Both sides agreed to meet again next Saturday.
