Iran–US indirect talks in Muscat end with agreement to continue discussions

Indirect talks between Iran and the United States in the Omani capital of Muscat concluded on February 6, with both sides signaling a willingness to continue negotiations at a later date, according to Iranian state media.

Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported that the discussions ended with an understanding to pursue further talks. The Iranian delegation has since left the negotiating venue, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to brief journalists shortly on the outcome of the meetings, Caliber.Az reports. 

State-affiliated news agency Tasnim said Tehran and Washington agreed that negotiations would “continue at another time,” though no date was specified. Separately, reports indicate that another round of talks is expected in the coming days.

Throughout the day, messages and positions were exchanged indirectly through Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, who served as mediator between the two delegations.

The Iranian delegation was led by Foreign Minister Araghchi. The US side was represented by President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff, while the commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, was also seen in attendance.

The Muscat talks mark the first official engagement between American and Iranian officials since US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites last year. 

By Sabina Mammadli