Tehran hosted the first indirect nuclear deal talks between Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi and Trump’s Middle East Special Envoy Witkoff in Oman. It was announced that the discussions will continue next week.

The anticipated meeting between the US and Iran took place.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ismail Bekayi shared on social media, “Indirect talks between Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi and US President’s Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff began under the mediation of Oman’s Foreign Minister Bedr Al-Busaidi.” According to Bekayi’s statement, separate rooms were arranged for the Iranian and US delegations during the talks.

Omani Foreign Minister Busaidi conveyed messages between the two sides. FIRST ROUND COMPLETED

According to a written statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the first round of talks held in Oman’s mediation between Iran and the US has concluded. The indirect discussions led by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi and US Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s delegations were carried out in a “constructive atmosphere based on mutual respect.” The Iranian and US delegations also had a few minutes of direct talks. The parties agreed for the discussions to continue next week.