Tehran and Washington are set to hold a new round of high-level diplomatic talks on April 12 in Oman, according to Iranian state media reports published Tuesday on Telegram. The discussions will be led by Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff.
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Tehran and Washington are set to hold a new round of high-level diplomatic talks on April 12 in Oman, according to Iranian state media reports published Tuesday on Telegram. The discussions will be led by Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff.
This marks a significant diplomatic development amid rising regional tensions and international concern over Iran’s nuclear program, as well as ongoing hostilities in the Middle East.
While neither side has officially released the agenda for the upcoming meeting, observers expect the talks to focus on nuclear compliance, regional security, and the potential easing of U.S. sanctions. This meeting will be the first formal engagement between the two governments since early 2024, when indirect communication stalled.
The Sultanate of Oman, known for its neutral diplomatic stance and history of hosting quiet negotiations, will once again play the role of facilitator.
The news comes amid growing speculation about whether both countries are seeking a new diplomatic track to avoid further escalation in the region. U.S. officials have not yet publicly confirmed the meeting.
It remains to be seen whether these talks will lead to renewed progress or remain symbolic in the broader context of strained U.S.-Iran relations.
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