Oman proposal may offer path forward in Iran-US talks, says Araghchi

Iran's foreign minister says the Omani top diplomat "had some proposals for removing the obstacles, and it was agreed that further expert work would be carried out on them in the respective capitals."

"These proposals could potentially offer a solution," Araghchi told reporters after the fifth round of talks with the US, which he called "one of the most professional rounds so far."

"I hope that in the next one or two sessions we can reach solutions that will make the negotiations progress," he said.

Araghchi told reporters that "the negotiations are too complex to be resolved in just two or three sessions."

"The fact that we are currently on a reasonable track is itself considered progress. I hope that in the next one or two sessions, given the better understanding that now exists regarding Iran's positions, we can reach solutions that are workable."

"We're not at that stage yet, but we're not without hope either," he added.