Afghanistan, April 13 -- The first round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States, mediated by the Omani Foreign Minister in Muscat, has concluded. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the outcome of this round and committed to continuing the talks next week.
The discussions, held on Saturday April 12, were attended by Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, and Steve Witkoff, the special envoy of the U.S. President. They were welcomed as an important step towards easing bilateral and regional tensions.
The White House described the talks as "very positive and constructive," while Araghchi emphasized that the discussions were conducted in an atmosphere of "mutual respect." The Iranian Foreign Minister also noted that...