Speaking to reporters after meeting with Omani Foreign
Minister Badr al-Busaidi, Araghchi emphasized that Iran is entering the talks
“from a position of equality,” according to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency.
“Our intention is to achieve a fair agreement, based on
mutual respect,” he said, adding that a “preliminary understanding” is possible
if Washington adopts a similar approach.
“If the other side has come to the table with the same
mindset, then there is room for a constructive negotiating path.”
Araghchi praised Oman’s “responsible stance” on regional
issues and described Muscat’s role as host of the negotiations as “a clear sign
of its positive diplomatic approach.”
Omani Foreign Minister Busaidi welcomed Araghchi and called
relations between the two countries “exceptional,” expressing appreciation for
Iran’s decision to hold talks in Oman.
According to Iran’s official IRNA news agency, Araghchi
began consultations with Busaidi ahead of Saturday evening’s indirect
negotiations with the American delegation. Busaidi is also expected to meet US
lead negotiator Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy for the
Middle East.
The negotiations follow Trump’s invitation in March to
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei for direct talks. At a joint press
conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week, Trump
announced that “direct negotiations” would begin Saturday.
The US
and its allies accuse Iran of attempting to build nuclear weapons — a claim
Tehran denies, insisting its nuclear program is peaceful and focused on energy
production.
Israeli media reported that Trump’s announcement of direct
talks surprised Israeli officials, who have repeatedly advocated for military
action against Iran’s nuclear facilities.
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