Iran calls US talks in Oman a good start
Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says next talks will be decided after consultations with capitals, following initial discussions.
Iranian officials say the latest talks with the United States in Oman were positive. The meetings were indirect and helped by mediators. Still, they did not give a clear plan to ease fears of a possible US attack on Iran.
US President Donald Trump also spoke about the talks. He said they were very good. He added that more discussions are planned for early next week. His comments came while speaking to reporters on Air Force One.
The talks took place in Muscat, the capital of Oman. Officials from both sides did not sit face to face. Messages were passed through mediators, as has happened in earlier rounds. This method shows how tense the relationship still is.
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, led Tehran’s team at the talks. He later warned that there is still a deep sense of mistrust. He said this feeling grew stronger after the US military attacked Iran’s nuclear sites earlier this year.
Those attacks happened in June. The United States briefly joined Israel during its 12 day war with Iran. The strikes came just days before a sixth round of similar talks had been planned. Because of this, the talks were delayed and trust was badly shaken.
Araghchi said Iran remembers those events clearly. He said it is hard to move forward when such actions are still fresh in people’s minds. He added that Iran would not rush into decisions without careful thought.
Trump, however, kept up pressure on Tehran. While he praised the talks, he also issued a warning. He said that if Iran does not agree to a deal over its nuclear program, the consequences would be very steep.
He added, “As they should.” He suggested Iran may be ready to do more than in past talks. But he did not explain what that might mean.
These words showed a mix of hope and threat. On one hand, Trump sounded open to more talks. On the other, he made it clear that force is still an option if talks fail.
The US team in Oman included special envoy Steve Witkoff. Trump’s son in law, Jared Kushner, was also part of the delegation. US Central Command chief Brad Cooper joined as well. He is the top US military commander in the region.
The presence of such senior figures showed how serious Washington is about the talks. It also sent a signal to Iran about US power in the Middle East.
For Iran, the talks are about more than just nuclear issues. Officials worry about security and the risk of another attack. Many in Tehran fear that talks could fail and lead to more military action.
People in Iran are watching closely. Some hope talks will reduce pressure and sanctions. Others are doubtful and say the US cannot be trusted after past actions.
The talks did not end with any clear deal. No joint statement was released. Both sides spoke in general terms. Words like positive and very good were used, but details were missing.
This has left many questions unanswered. Will Iran agree to limits on its nuclear work. Will the US ease sanctions. Will military threats stop. For now, no one knows.
More talks are expected soon. Trump said early next week is likely. Iran says it will decide after talks with leaders at home and with allies.
The mood is careful. There is some hope, but also fear. Years of conflict have made trust hard to build. One wrong move could change everything.
For now, the talks in Oman are seen as a small step. They open a door, but do not show what is on the other side. Both countries are still testing each other, one message at a time.