The debate hosted and mediated by Oman was the first round of negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program and lifting sanctions against the state. Foreign Minister Abbas Arakich led the Iranian negotiation team. The US was led by Middle Eastern envoy Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump.
Following the debate, the White House said in a statement Saturday night that the talks were “very positive and constructive.”
Witkov emphasized that Dr. Aragut has had directions from President Trump to resolve the differences between our two countries through dialogue and diplomacy, if possible,” the statement read.
Trump spoke with reporters in Air Force 1 and said the discussion was “alright.”
“There’s nothing wrong until you get it done,” he said on his way to Miami. “So I don’t like to talk about it. But it’s fine. The situation in Iran is going pretty well.”
Trump, who pulled the US out of Iran’s nuclear deal in 2018 and launched a “maximum pressure” campaign on the Islamic Republic, spoke about a new deal with Iran and resumed the campaign after returning to the White House in January this year. If the deal was not reached, Trump threatened Iran with military action and even threatened threats strongly dismissed by Tehran.
However, Saturday’s Iran-US talks elicited a positive response from the country.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council
Jasim al-Budaiwi, executive director of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), said the hosting of the Omani meetings reflects a sensible approach to building bridges of dialogue and understanding between nations.
He said GCC countries are constantly seeking a peaceful resolution to conflicts and are dedicated to providing initiatives that serve the interests of the region and the world.
Russia
Mikhail Ulinov, a permanent representative of the Vienna-based international organization, described the outcome of the debate as “reliable.”
“As for the outcome of today’s conference in Oman, both Iranians and Americans described the negotiations as positive and constructive, which is encouraging,” he wrote in Telegram.
Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the Kingdom’s support for adopting dialogue as a means of resolving all regional and international conflicts.
The results of the Iranian-American consultations expressed the country’s desire to contribute to strengthening joint efforts to strengthen regional and global security, stability and peace.
Iraq
Iraq’s Foreign Ministry has expressed hope that the consultations will lead to positive outcomes in the near future.
The positive outcomes of talks between Iran’s Islamic Republic and the United States will help reduce tensions and build trust between the two sides, adding that they will also serve the interests of the local people, increasing security and peace.
Egypt
Cairo wanted indirect negotiations to launch a new phase that would reduce tensions in the region in general, and in the Gaza Strip in particular.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the country supports all efforts to reach a political solution through Omani’s efforts and dialogue, and warns that there is no military solution to the regional crisis.
Kuwait
The Kuwait Foreign Ministry has expressed hope that the consultation will help strengthen peace, security and stability in the region.
In its statement, the ministry emphasized the support and belief of the Kuwaiti government for the path of dialogue and diplomatic solutions to resolve issues and conflicts at the regional and international levels.
Qatar
Doha also expressed satisfaction with the positive spirit after the consultation and the statements of both parties.
According to a statement from Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, the country also praised the constructive role that the Omani sultans play in this regard.
Bahrain
Bahrain said it hopes the consultation will help integrate security, stability and peace at the regional and international levels.
He also praised Oman’s diplomatic efforts and support initiatives aimed at resolving conflicts and conflicts through peaceful means.
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