U.S. and Iran plan to continue nuclear talks after first round in Oman

"Al-Bousaidi described the talks as "very serious" and noted that both Iran and the U.S. "clarified their thinking and identified areas for possible progress.""

"Araghchi said the talks took place in a "very positive atmosphere" and the views of each side were heard."

"He said he'd emphasized to the Americans that the negotiations "must take place in a calm atmosphere, without tension and without threats.""

""We do not discuss any other issues with the Americans," he told state media."

U.S. and Iranian delegations met in Muscat for daylong talks mediated by Oman, running roughly 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The U.S. delegation included White House envoy Steve Witkoff, adviser Jared Kushner, and CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper. Iran’s delegation included Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and several deputies, with Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Bousaidi serving as principal mediator. The meeting proceeded after intense regional diplomatic efforts to reduce the risk of wider conflict. The atmosphere was characterized as positive and both sides clarified positions and identified possible areas for progress. Iran limited the agenda to the nuclear issue and rejected linking broader topics, while the U.S. announced new sanctions related to Iran's "shadow fleet."

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