The talks, hosted in the Omani capital Muscat, bring together US Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs under President Donald Trump, Stephen Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Oman has long served as a discreet mediator in regional conflicts, particularly the Iranian nuclear file. The Gulf state hosted several secret rounds of negotiations that paved the way for the landmark 2015 nuclear agreement between Tehran and world powers.
Al-Hadi noted that while reaching an agreement will not be easy, there is a real chance to resolve outstanding disputes. “Iran is a seasoned negotiator and knows how to use time strategically. Meanwhile, Trump is motivated by economic interests, and American investment opportunities inside Iran may help bring both sides closer,” he stated to Shafaq News.
Despite signs of engagement, major obstacles remain. The two sides have not maintained diplomatic relations for decades, and the structure of the current talks remains contested.
It remains unclear whether the discussions will extend beyond Saturday.
The latest talks come amid renewed threats of military action by the United States and Israel against Iran. Since returning to the office in January, President Trump’s administration has engaged in negotiations to broker ceasefires in Gaza and Ukraine—first in Qatar, then in Saudi Arabia—but has made little headway.
Nuclear Concerns
Following the US withdrawal from the 2015 agreement, Iran gradually scaled back its commitments. In December, Tehran announced it had begun enriching uranium at 60% purity at the Fordow site—a move the International Atomic Energy Agency warned brings Iran significantly closer to the 90% threshold needed for weapons-grade material.
President Trump, speaking ahead of the Muscat talks aboard Air Force One, said, “I want Iran to be a great, prosperous, and happy country, but they cannot have a nuclear weapon.”
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