Esmaril Baghhai, a spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made an announcement at his weekly press conference on Monday morning.
Araguchi’s visit to Moscow was previously planned, Baghey added that the Foreign Minister will also be discussing with Russians about talks with Washington.
“Araguchi will make a pre-planned trip to Moscow later this week and will use this opportunity to discuss the latest developments related to Muscat talk,” he said.
The Iranian and American delegations held their first round in Oman on Saturday, with Oman’s foreign minister acting as mediator.
Saturday’s exchange between Tehaan and Washington was indirect and mediated by Oman. Each delegation had a separate room and exchanged messages through the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragut said his delegation had a brief encounter with Witkov’s US counterparts after they had finished consultations.
“After the end of more than 2-1/2 hours of indirect consultations, the head of the Iranian and American delegations spoke for a few minutes before the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Oman when they left the consultation. The encounter was based on our political etiquette.”
Araghchi said the consultation took place in a “productive, calm and positive atmosphere.”
“Both sides agreed to continue discussions…perhaps next Saturday,” Araguchi added. “Iran and the US want a deal in the short term. We don’t want to meet for the meeting.”
Commenting on the negotiations, US officials confirmed that the talks were constructive, and US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran would be fine.
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