Iran and the US delegations would arrive in Muscat, Oman’s capital, by noon Saturday, and hold a meeting with Omani’s foreign minister, before they began indirect negotiations with the US, Tasnim News reported on Friday.
According to the report, Omani Foreign Minister will play the mediator in conveying the message between the two.
The Iranian delegation is led by Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Arakich, and the American delegation is led by Middle Eastern US envoy Steve Witkov.
“No rumors have been confirmed by any source so far that Whitaker will not travel to Oman if no direct negotiations are made,” the Tasnim report added.
Before Friday, a spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry said on X “it brings full-scale, open vigilance and gives diplomacy a real opportunity.”
“We should value this decision formed despite their general conflict hoopra,” the spokesperson added.
“We don’t judge in advance, we don’t predict,” he said, adding, “We will assess and resolve the intentions of the other side this Saturday.”
“We will reflect and respond accordingly,” the Iranian diplomat added.
MNA/