Oman says U.S.-Iran talks in Muscat "serious and useful"

MUSCAT, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi said on Friday that the indirect talks between Iran and the United States, mediated by Oman in Muscat, were "very serious" and "useful."

In a post on social media platform X, Al Busaidi said the discussions helped clarify each side's position and identify potential areas for progress.

He added that the parties "aim to reconvene in due course, with the results to be considered carefully in Tehran and Washington."

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi echoed the sentiment, calling the talks "a good start," with both sides agreeing to continue negotiations in the future, Iran's Fars News Agency reported.

The talks came amid heightened regional tensions, especially between Washington and Tehran, featuring a recent U.S. military buildup in the Middle East and Iran's stepped-up preparations. ■