A third round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the U.S. began in Geneva on Thursday, with Oman acting as mediator.
Oman confirmed that the talks commenced alongside a meeting between Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi and Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
The Iranian delegation is led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and includes Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi, as well as a team of nuclear, legal and economic experts.
The U.S. delegation is headed by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Jared Kushner, former senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has also been reported to be part of the team.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, said Tehran had conveyed its views and proposals to Washington through Omani mediators. He added that the latest round followed a preparatory meeting on Wednesday between the Iranian and Omani foreign ministers.
Baghaei said the Iranian delegation had entered the talks with “full preparedness” to safeguard national interests, stressing that positions should be addressed at the negotiating table rather than through the media.
The discussions are centred on the nuclear issue, including sanctions relief and nuclear-related commitments.
Iranian media reported that a draft proposal, based on guiding principles agreed during earlier rounds, had been submitted to the U.S. side via Oman. The proposal is intended to test Washington’s seriousness.
U.S. President Donald Trump has given Iran 10 to 15 days to reach a nuclear deal with Washington, saying the U.S. will soon decide whether diplomacy succeeds or whether other options, including military action, may follow.
Trump warned that without a “meaningful deal”, “bad things” could happen.
Araghchi said progress depended on “seriousness from the other side” and on avoiding contradictory behaviour and positions.
The latest meeting follows two earlier rounds of indirect talks held in Muscat and Geneva after diplomatic efforts resumed last month. Although neither side has reported a breakthrough, the continuation of negotiations signals an attempt to advance the diplomatic track.
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