12.04.2025 22:11
The White House stated that the first round of negotiations between the United States and Iran was positive and constructive. The statement included the following: "Special Envoy Witkoff told Arakchi that he received instructions from President Trump to resolve the differences between the two countries through dialogue and diplomacy, if possible."
The White House announced that the first round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran was "quite positive and constructive." Special Envoy Witkoff told Arakchi that he received instructions from President Trump to resolve the differences between the two countries through dialogue and diplomacy, if possible.
The U.S. and Iranian delegations held the first round of indirect talks in Oman. The initial messages from the discussions led by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi and U.S. Special Representative for the Middle East Steve Witkoff were positive.
FIRST STATEMENT FROM THE WHITE HOUSE
The White House made a statement following the first round of indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Muscat, the capital of Oman.
The White House reported that U.S. President Donald Trump's Special Representative for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, and Oman's Ambassador Ana Escrogima met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi today in Muscat, with Omani Foreign Minister Bedr bin Hamed al-Busaidi hosting the discussions.
"THEY WILL MEET AGAIN NEXT SATURDAY"
The statement said, "The discussions were quite positive and constructive. The U.S. expresses its deep gratitude to Oman for its support of this initiative. Special Envoy Witkoff told Arakchi that he received instructions from President Trump to resolve the differences between the two countries through dialogue and diplomacy, if possible. These issues are very complex, and the direct communication made by Special Envoy Witkoff today has taken a step further towards reaching a mutually beneficial outcome. The parties have agreed to meet again next Saturday."
IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER: THE U.S. SHOWED DETERMINATION FOR A FAIR AGREEMENT
Speaking to Iranian state television after the indirect talks held in Oman, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi stated, "The discussions took place in a calm atmosphere based on mutual respect."
Arakchi reported that there were no inappropriate situations during the talks, saying, "Both sides showed willingness to move towards a mutually acceptable agreement, but this process is not easy, and both sides need to demonstrate the necessary will. The next meeting will focus on the frameworks of the agreement. Neither side is trying to waste time. The U.S. side has shown that it is trying to demonstrate determination for a fair agreement."