Iran's Goal in Upcoming Talks is Sanctions Removal; Oman Mediates Iran-US Indirect Talks

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Iran, USA, Oman

Iran's stated goal for the upcoming negotiations is the lifting of sanctions, with officials indicating they are entering talks with caution due to past experiences with the US approach. Meanwhile, Oman's Foreign Ministry reported on a meeting in Geneva between Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Aragchi and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi to coordinate preparations for the second round of indirect Iran-US talks scheduled for Tuesday.

Key points

  • Dehghani Firouzabadi emphasized that Iran will negotiate with open eyes and maximum caution, while reserving the right to self-defense if threatened.
  • The main focus of the meeting between Aragchi and Al-Busaidi was reviewing preparations for the indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the US.
  • The Omani Foreign Minister stressed Muscat's consistent support for dialogue and diplomacy to maintain regional peace and stability.
  • Aragchi had previously met with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to convey Iran's technical viewpoints regarding the indirect Iran-US nuclear negotiations.
  • The new round of nuclear talks is scheduled to take place on Tuesday morning in Geneva, mediated by Oman at its embassy.

Why it matters

These developments signal ongoing diplomatic efforts concerning Iran's nuclear program and international sanctions, with Oman playing a key mediating role.

Confidence: 95

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