Latest News on the third round of indirect Iran-US Talks

Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, arrived in Muscat on Friday, leading a diplomatic and technical-expert delegation for the third round of indirect talks with the US, welcomed by Omani Foreign Ministry officials.

Majid Takht-Ravan chi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Kazem Gharib Abadi, Deputy for Legal and International Affairs, and Esmaeil Baghaei, Foreign Ministry Spokesman, along with several diplomatic and technical experts, are accompanying the Foreign Minister in these talks.

At the start of the visit, the Foreign Minister met with Badr Albusaidi, Oman's Foreign Minister and mediator of these indirect talks.

Reuters, citing a senior Trump administration official: More progress has been made toward reaching an agreement with Iran.

Reuters, citing a senior Trump administration official: The third round of nuclear talks with Iran was positive and constructive. More progress has been made toward reaching an agreement. We agreed to meet again in Europe soon. More progress has been achieved in reaching an agreement with Iran, but there is still much work to be done.

Araghchi: The atmosphere of the negotiations was serious and professional, and we moved away from broad issues

Araghchi, the Foreign Minister, said after the third round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States: "The third round of talks was much more serious than before, and we delved into more detailed and technical matters. We exchanged views in writing several times. The atmosphere of the negotiations was serious and professional."

He emphasized: "There are differences in both broad and detailed discussions; the negotiations are cautious, and a general understanding needs to be reached."

Iran's Foreign Minister also announced: "The next round of talks will likely take place on Saturday, and the location will be determined by the host government."

Referring to the presence of economic experts in Iran's delegation for the first time, Araghchi added: "From the next session, an expert from the Atomic Energy Organization will be present; our focus is solely on nuclear issues, and no other topics will be discussed."

Explanations by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the third round of indirect Iran-US negotiations

Esmail Baghaei, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told reporters: The third round of indirect Iran-US negotiations, which began at approximately 10 a.m., is proceeding as in the previous two rounds, facilitated by the Omani host. The heads of the Iranian and American delegations are present in separate halls. 

Baghaei added: The Iranian technical-expert delegation, led by the deputy ministers for political and legal-international affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, includes experienced experts in the field of sanctions, such as specialists in economic-banking matters, as well as experts related to the nuclear sector and interactions with the International Atomic Energy Agency. They are present at the negotiation venue and are carrying out their duties.

The atmosphere of Give-and-Take has begun in the negotiations

According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) News Agency, the talks began around noon with the presence of both Iranian and American delegations. The delegations are larger in number; as American media reported, approximately 12 members are part of the U.S. technical delegation. The Iranian delegation is similarly composed, including experts on sanctions removal participating in the talks. One of Iran’s primary demands in these negotiations is the effective lifting of sanctions.

Iranian negotiators, drawing on past experiences, are striving to verify the issue of sanctions removal. Due to this, the state of these talks remains fluid.

The two delegations are engaged in discussions. Previously, the indirect Iran-U.S. talks were referred to as the "Muscat talks," but with the atmosphere of give-and-take now underway and technical experts negotiating to review data and commitments, the term "indirect negotiations" can henceforth be used.

Third round of indirect Iran-US talks begins

The third round of indirect talks between Iran and the US began on Saturday in Muscat, Oman.

Details of Iran-US technical-expert talks in Muscat

Known as the Muscat Talks, this round begins at the technical-expert level and later at a high level, involving Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, and Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s representative for Middle East affairs.

On Friday, April 25, 2025, Araghchi arrived in Muscat, leading a diplomatic and technical-expert delegation for the third round of indirect talks with the US, welcomed by Omani Foreign Ministry officials.

Majid Takht-Ravan chi, Kazem Gharib Abadi, Esmaeil Baghaei, and several diplomatic and technical experts are accompanying the Foreign Minister.

Following the pattern of previous rounds, Araghchi met with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi at the start of the visit.

Reports indicate that Witkoff arrived in Oman from Moscow on Saturday morning.

Iran’s technical and expert delegation traveled to Muscat with the Foreign Minister for indirect expert-level talks with the US.

Majid Takht-Ravan chi and Kazem Gharib Abadi lead Iran’s technical delegation in these indirect expert-level talks.

We are determined to protect the legal and legitimate rights of the Iranian people to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes

Esmail Baghaei, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, wrote on the X regarding the third round of indirect Iran-US talks in Oman: Foreign Minister and the accompanying delegation have arrived in Muscat to participate in the third round of Iran-US talks, which are being held with the mediation of the Foreign Minister of Oman.

We are determined to protect the legal and legitimate rights of the Iranian people to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, and at the same time, we are ready to take reasonable steps to provide assurances about the completely peaceful nature of our nuclear program.

Ending the illegal and inhumane sanctions against the Iranian people, objectively and quickly, is a priority for us.

It remains to be seen to what extent the other side has the necessary seriousness and readiness for a fair and realistic agreement.