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Oman confirms it served as intermediary between US and Iran in indirect talks today
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleOman confirms it mediated indirect talks this morning between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program and other issues.
Oman’s Foreign Ministry makes the announcement in a post on X.
Oman says Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi met separately with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, then with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law.
“The consultations focused on preparing the appropriate circumstances for resuming the diplomatic and technical negotiations by ensuring the importance of these negotiations, in light of the parties’ determination to ensure their success in achieving sustainable security and stability,” the Omani announcement says.
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