Uitkoff motorcade departs Muscat — first round of US-Iran talks concludes

US and Iranian delegations have completed the first round of indirect negotiations in Muscat, the capital of Oman, according to AP via Meduza.

The motorcade of US Middle East envoy Steve Uitkoff was seen leaving the talks venue, indicating that the first phase has concluded.

Second round set for April 19

According to Tasnim News Agency, the second round will also be held in Muscat on April 19.

Who took part?

- Iran’s delegation was led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi,
- The US side was headed by Steve Uitkoff.

The parties sat in separate rooms, with Omani mediators facilitating communication.

Main topics: de-escalation, prisoners, nuclear oversight

According to Omani sources, discussions focused on:
- Reducing regional tensions,
- Prisoner exchange,
- Monitoring Iran’s nuclear program,
- and sanctions relief.

Araghchi met with Oman’s Foreign Minister

Before the talks, Araghchi met with Oman’s foreign minister Badr al-Busaidi to convey Tehran’s main demands and position.

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