Nuclear dispute: Iran and the USA want to continue nuclear discussions

After the start of their nuclear talks, Iran and the United States want to continue dialogue in the coming week. Both sides agreed in Oman to continue the negotiations next Saturday, as Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschi told state television. The White House also called this appointment for further discussions.

In a first reaction, the Iranian Ministry spoke of a constructive atmosphere based on mutual respect. Similarly, it was said from the White House that the conversations were “very positive and constructive”. US President Donald Trump wanted to “solve the differences between the two countries through dialogue and diplomacy”-with this instruction he sent the US special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff.

Short direct conversation

At the end of Saturday, Araghtschi and Witkoff had a short direct conversation in the presence of the Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi, as the Ministry announced. Previously, both sides had conferred in two separate halls, whereby Oman acted as an intermediary and sent the messages between the delegations. The talks lasted around two and a half hours.

Foreign Minister Araghtschi, who led the Iranian delegation, was already involved in the nuclear negotiations at the time between 2013 and 2015 as deputy head of the Iranian delegation.

Mediator Oman speaks of “friendly atmosphere”

Oman’s Foreign Minister Al-Busaidi also spoke of a “friendly atmosphere” on Platform X. The aim of the intermediary is to bridge different points of view and to promote peace, security and stability in the region. It will continue to work together and make further efforts to achieve this goal, it said.

Trump had offered direct negotiations for a new nuclear agreement last month – and at the same time threatened with military consequences if Tehran should not agree to a limitation of his controversial nuclear program. After day -long consultations, Tehran finally agreed – especially in order to reach the end of the sanctions predominantly imposed by the United States. These are an important reason for the currently desolate economic situation of Iran.

Governments in the West fear the construction of an atomic bomb through Iran. Tehran, on the other hand, emphasizes that it only enhances his nuclear program for civilian purposes, but enhances uranium than required for civilian use.