Speaking for Iranian media after the end of the negotiations, Araghchi confirmed that the next round would be held in Oman, the anadolia reports.
Araghchi said that the four-hour session was mediated by Oman and described the indirect exchange between the two sides as “good and constructive”.
He said that Tehran and Washington scored “better understanding” about numerous principles and goals, although he did not enter the details.
Prior to the next round of negotiations, Araghchi said that technical discussions on an expert level will be held between the two sides in Oman, starting from this Wednesday.
He also called for caution against “excessive optimism or pessimism” while negotiations continue.
Esmaeil Bagaei, a spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, repeated Araghchi’s words on XU, describing the session as “useful indirect talks” held in the “constructive atmosphere.”
– Both sides agreed to continue indirect talks in a few days at the technical level, after which another round will follow at their level next Saturday – he said.
Indirect nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington, focused on the Iranian nuclear program, started the last Saturday in Muscat, under the mediation of the Omanian government. Iran said the first round was held in the “constructive atmosphere based on mutual respect.”
After a lot of speculation about the place of the second round, the Iranian delegation led by Araghchi and the American delegation led by Steve Witkoff, the US Special Enforcement for the Middle East, again in Rome on Saturday.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action against Iran, unless a new agreement was reached, which could replace the 2015 Nuclear Agreement. Years reached under Obama’s Administration.
Earlier on Saturday, Araghchi also held conversations with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani.
Araghchi reiterated the long-standing Iran position, calling the Israel “the only obstacle to the Middle East without nuclear weapons”, as Iranian media reported.
For his part, Tajani said that Rome became the capital of peace and dialogue, supporting the dialogue and negotiation against nuclear weapons, “according to the statement from the Italian Foreign Ministry.
– The Italian government is hoping for a positive solution that could contribute to stability in the Middle East – added to the statement.
(Vijesti.ba / Fena)
