BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 6. UN
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes resumption of talks
between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, the UN
Secretary-General's press service said in a statement, Trend reports.


"The Secretary-General welcomes today’s resumption of talks
between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States and
hopes they will help reduce regional tensions and prevent a broader
crisis," the statement says.


It is also reported that the UN Secretary-General expressed
gratitude to countries in the region for their efforts to help make
these talks possible, and to Oman for hosting them.


"All concerns can and should be addressed through peaceful
dialogue," the statement notes.