"Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he hopes talks with the United States will resume soon, while US President Donald Trump pledged another round of negotiations next week following mediated discussions in Oman. Araghchi told Al Jazeera on Saturday that Iran's missile programme was never negotiable in Friday's talks, and warned Tehran would target US military bases in the Middle East if the US attacks Iranian territory."
"He added that despite the negotiations in Muscat being indirect, an opportunity arose to shake hands with the American delegation. The talks were a good start, but he insisted there is a long way to go to build trust. Iranians in the capital, Tehran, however, seemed less positive. In my opinion, like previous times, negotiations will end without results because both sides are sticking to their own positions and not willing to back down, a woman who asked to remain anonymous told Al Jazeera."
"Abdullah al-Shayji, a US foreign policy expert at Kuwait University, said he hopes for a new deal between the two foes but is not feeling optimistic. Despite calling the talks very good on Friday, Trump signed an executive order effective from Saturday that called for the imposition of tariffs on countries still doing business with Iran. The US also announced new sanctions against numerous shipping entities and vessels aimed at curbing Iran's oil exports."
Indirect mediated talks between Iran and the United States took place in Oman, with both sides signaling potential resumption of negotiations. Iran's foreign minister said discussions would focus on the nuclear issue and excluded Iran's missile programme from negotiation, warning that Tehran would target US military bases in the Middle East if US forces attacked Iranian territory. Delegations briefly shook hands in Muscat, and officials described the talks as a promising start while acknowledging trust-building remains a long process. Public opinion in Tehran appeared skeptical about productive outcomes. The US issued sanctions and tariffs targeting entities doing business with Iran and its oil export channels, while China remains a major trading partner.
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