Iranian spokesperson says U.S.-Iran talks over 'for now' | LIVE BLOG
The New York Times reports that Iran could be willing to offer a long-term suspension of its nuclear program in return for sanctions relief
High-stakes negotiations between U.S. and Iran in Muscat, Oman have begun, Iranian media reported Friday morning.
The talks are held over Tehran's nuclear programme, amid a range of disputes over various agenda items, most notably Tehran's missile programme, suggests exchanges could be tense, with the threat of another Middle East war looming.
The U.S. delegation is led by special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who will face the Islamic Republic's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi.
The American delegation will also include Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reported citing a U.S. official.
Citing three Iranian officials, the New York Times reported that Tehran could be willing to offer a long-term suspension of its nuclear program in return for sanctions relief.
Iran FM: Good start to negotiations, if process continues in this way, agreed framework can be reached
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says after talks with the U.S. in Oman that “overall, it was a good start for the negotiations. It was decided that the talks will continue.”
Speaking with Iranian State TV, Araghchi said: “I don't want to judge quickly, but if the negotiation process continues in this way, an agreed framework can be reached. After 8 turbulent months, the dialogue process has started and the big challenge is distrust. Decisions about how the negotiations will continue will be made in the respective countries.”
Iranian spokesperson says U.S.-Iran talks over 'for now'
Report: 2nd round of talks between Oman FM and Iranian delegation concludes
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Oman's foreign ministry releases photos from separate meetings held by FM Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi with Witkoff and Kushner, and with Iran's Araghchi
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Message from the Iranian foreign ministry
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Amid reports that CENTCOM's Brad Cooper is present in Oman, Iranian official cited as saying presence of military officials ‘can jeopardize indirect nuclear talks’
Report: U.S. delegations departs site of talks in Muscat
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