Araqchi, Omani counterpart meet in Muscat before talks with US

TABNAK, Apr 12 - Iranian Foreign Minister and his Omani counterpart met in Muscat before start of the Iran -US indirect talks.

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Date: 12 April 2025 - 11:30

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has exchanged views with his Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi on the arrangement of the upcoming indirect talks between Washington and Tehran, which are held in Oman's capital, Muscat.

Upon his arrival in the neighboring country, Araghchi  Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi.

During this meeting, the Iranian Foreign Minister hailed the firm and long-standing relations between Tehran and Muscat in all fields and appreciated Oman's responsible approach to regional issues and developments.

He considered hosting the indirect Iran-US talks in Muscat a sign of this approach and thanked the Omani Foreign Minister for his attention to this issue.

The Omani Foreign Minister also described the Oman-Iran bilateral relationship as a privileged one and thanked the Islamic Republic of Iran for choosing Muscat to hold these important talks.

During this meeting, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi briefed the Iranian top diplomat on the anticipated arrangements and preparations for today's indirect talks.

Araqchi, heading an Iranian delegation, arrived in Muscat earlier on Saturday for the indirect negotiations with U.S. representatives who are headed by President Donald Trump's special envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff.

Araqchi is accompanied by his deputies Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi and Kazem Gharibabadi, as well as Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei. The Iranian delegation arrived in Muscat on Saturday morning.