Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed cautious optimism on Friday (Feb 06) following indirect negotiations with the United States, describing the discussions as taking place in a positive atmosphere with both nations agreeing to continue dialogue.
“In a very positive atmosphere, our arguments were exchanged, and the views of the other side were shared with us,” Araghchi told Iranian state TV, adding that the two sides had “agreed to continue negotiations, but we will decide on the modalities and timing at a later date”.
The Iranian foreign minister emphasized that the talks focused exclusively on nuclear matters, with no other issues addressed during the engagement with American representatives.
Araghchi’s remarks followed the conclusion of high-stakes indirect negotiations in Muscat, Oman, representing a notable de-escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran. Relations between the two nations had deteriorated sharply after US and Israeli military strikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025.
During that period of heightened friction, US President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened military action against Tehran, citing human rights violations following the recent crackdown on anti-regime protests in Iran.
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Araghchi, who headed the Iranian delegation alongside Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, confirmed that both parties reached an understanding on continuing the negotiation process, with the timing and venue of the next session to be determined in the coming days.
He characterized the current phase as “the stage of building trust, and today’s talks were positive”, noting that Tehran communicated its concerns, worries and interests to the other side, calling it “a good start.”
Oman, serving as mediator for the Tehran-Washington dialogue, described the talks as constructive in clarifying positions and identifying potential areas for advancement.
“Very serious talks mediating between Iran and the US in Muscat today. It was useful to clarify both Iranian and American thinking and identify areas for possible progress. We aim to reconvene in due course, with the results to be considered carefully in Tehran and Washington,” Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said in a post on X.
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