U.S., Iran Begin Indirect Nuclear Talks in Oman

Addis Ababa, April 12, 2025 (ENA)— Indirect nuclear talk between the U.S. and Iran started on Saturday in Muscat, Oman, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed.  

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi was leading Iran's delegation while the talks on the U.S. side were being handled by Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.

"Indirect talks between Iran and the United States with the mediation of the Omani foreign minister have started," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei posted on X.

Each delegation had its own separate room and would exchange messages via Oman's foreign minister, Baghaei pointed out.

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said Iran needs to rapidly reach a deal that makes sure it can't obtain a nuclear weapon or face the prospect of military strikes, which could lead to war.