WANA (Feb 06) – Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, met on Friday morning, February 6, 2026, with Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Oman’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, shortly before the start of a new round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States.

 

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the latest developments in bilateral relations as well as key regional and international issues. Discussions focused in particular on the status of Iran–U.S. nuclear negotiations and Oman’s facilitating role in supporting diplomatic engagement.

 

Iran’s foreign minister underscored Tehran’s approach of using diplomacy as a means to safeguard its national interests, while stressing that the country remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and national security against any form of pressure or adventurism.

 

In this context, he expressed appreciation for Oman’s role in hosting and facilitating diplomatic efforts, describing Muscat’s involvement as constructive in creating space for dialogue.

 

Oman’s foreign minister, for his part, praised what he described as Iran’s goodwill, sense of responsibility, and seriousness in diplomatic engagements, and highlighted the shared determination among regional countries to prevent any escalation of tensions.

 

He voiced hope that the current round of talks, guided by good faith and timely engagement by all sides, would help pave the way for a sustainable understanding between Iran and the United States.

 

According to the Iranian side, the meeting also provided an opportunity to clearly outline Tehran’s views, proposals, and key concerns regarding the negotiations.

 

Araghchi arrived in Muscat earlier today at the head of a diplomatic delegation and was formally welcomed by Omani officials. The new round of indirect negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States is scheduled to take place later today in the Omani capital, amid a sensitive regional and international environment.

 

According to informed sources, assessing the level of goodwill and seriousness of the other party is among the main priorities of the Iranian delegation in this phase of the talks. Oman has played a constructive and longstanding mediating role between Tehran and Washington and continues to be regarded as a trusted facilitator in the diplomatic process.

 

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