The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Sunday that talks between the United States and Iran will resume in Geneva next Thursday, 26 February.
Oman’s Foreign Minister, Badr al-Busaidi, who mediated the launch of negotiations between Washington and Tehran, said the discussions are taking place “with positive momentum, in an effort to finalize an agreement.”
Earlier, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that a meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff is “possible,” adding that there is a “real opportunity” to reach a diplomatic solution regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
In an interview with CBS News’ Face the Nation, Araghchi said Iran is “working on the elements” of a potential agreement and that negotiations will continue. He stressed that there are still strong chances for a diplomatic deal beneficial to all parties.
However, Araghchi emphasized that Iran, as a sovereign state, “reserves the full right to decide” whether to continue uranium enrichment. He also reiterated Tehran’s position that it has the right to respond to any US attack, stating that “any response to an aggressive act is justified and legitimate.”
“Our missiles do not reach American territory. Therefore, we must find another solution (…) and target US bases in the region,” Araghchi said, without further details.
This round of negotiations comes as US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the possibility of military strikes against Iran, increasing tensions in the region.
