The top Iranian diplomats leading the delegation traveled to Oman to participate in indirect consultations with the United States on the lifting of nuclear issues and repressive and illegal sanctions.
When he arrived in his neighbouring country, he was Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi, the counterpart of Araguchi Omani.
During the meeting, the Iranian Foreign Minister welcomed long-standing relationships with the company between Tehran and Muscat in all areas and praised Oman’s responsible approach to regional issues and development.
He considered hosting the indirect Iranian-As discussion in Muscat as an indication of this approach and thanked the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman for his attention to the issue.
The Omani Foreign Minister also described Omani-Iran’s bilateral relations as privileged relations and thanked the Islamic Republic of Iran for choosing Muscat to hold these important consultations.
At the meeting, Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi explained to the top Iranian diplomats about the expected arrangements and preparations for today’s indirect talks.
Iran’s foreign minister also provided Iran’s Islamic Republic to Oman’s foreign minister for transfer to the US side.
On Saturday morning, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaril Baghihai wrote to X that Iran’s negotiation team is determined to use all their capabilities to protect Iran’s authority and national interests.
On April 8, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragut said the Oman consultations are an opportunity to test the seriousness of the United States.
During his first term in 2018 and in his first term, US President Donald Trump withdrew the US from a previous agreement on Iran’s nuclear program (formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)) and launched a maximum pressure campaign against the country.
Trump recovered that policy after returning to the White House for his second term in January, but he has since shown an appetite for a new deal to replace the JCPOA.
On March 12, Trump wrote to the leaders of the Islamic Revolution, and Ayatollah Seiyed Ali Khamenei threatens military action by asking for negotiations to reach a new deal if Tehran refuses.
Iran has ruled out direct negotiations with the US under pressure and threat, but says indirect talks are still an option.
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