WANA (Apr 19) – The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a statement that Iran and the United States have agreed to “enter the next phase of discussions,” aimed at signing a fair nuclear agreement.

 

Following the conclusion of the second round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States, held in Rome, the capital of Italy, with Oman’s mediation, the Omani Foreign Ministry issued a statement addressing the consultations that took place during this round of negotiations.

 

The statement from the Omani Foreign Ministry reads:

 

A spokesperson for Oman’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that in today’s meeting in Rome, Iran’s Foreign Minister Dr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi and US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff, through the mediation of Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, have agreed to enter into the next phase of their discussions that aim to seal a fair, enduring and binding deal which will ensure Iran completely free of nuclear weapons and sanctions, and maintaining its ability to develop peaceful nuclear energy.

 

It is only in dialogue and clear communication that we will be able to achieve a mutually credible agreement and understanding for the benefit of all concerned regionally and internationally. It is also agreed that the next round will take place in Muscat in the next few days.