BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 6. The first round
of talks between Iran and the United States this year took place
today in Muscat, the capital of Oman, where the discussions were
held indirectly, with Iran represented by Foreign Minister Seyyed
Abbas Araghchi and the United States represented by the U.S.
President’s Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, with
the mediation of Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al
Busaidi, Trend
reports.


The negotiations are being viewed as an initial diplomatic step
toward easing and eliminating tensions between Iran and the United
States.


Following heightened tensions last June, including air strikes
by Israel and the U.S. against Iran and the bombing of three
Iranian nuclear facilities, the likelihood of the current talks
yielding positive outcomes is assessed as higher.


As in the previous year, the first round of indirect talks
between Iran and the United States is not expected to yield a major
breakthrough. Nevertheless, the parties’ agreement to continue the
negotiations and the calm atmosphere in which the discussions were
held, as noted by the Iranian side, suggest a shared interest in
moving toward a mutual understanding.


Against the backdrop of regional countries’ lack of interest in
military escalation and their efforts to convey related concerns to
both sides, Iran and the USA, focusing on dialogue and results, may
be considered an important step toward maintaining regional
stability.


Speaking to Iranian media after the talks, Iran’s Foreign
Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said that no concrete results had
been achieved so far but noted that negotiations would continue in
the coming days.


Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei
stated that during the discussions, both Iran and the U.S.
presented their demands and positions and agreed that after
consultations in their respective capitals, a decision would be
made regarding the timing of the next round of talks.


Ahead of the negotiations, regional states had underscored the
central role of diplomacy in easing tensions. The willingness of
both Iran and the United States to engage in talks once again
highlighted their commitment to diplomatic solutions.


As the process moves forward, both sides are expected to
continue discussions and seek to resolve existing disagreements
through diplomatic channels.


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