Baku, Azerbaijan, May 11. It can be said that
very useful discussions took place during the fourth round of
indirect talks between Iran and the United States, Iranian Foreign
Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said, Trend reports.
According to him, in the fourth round of negotiations, the
parties have already moved from general issues to details. In such
circumstances, the discussions become even more difficult.
Araghchi said that during the discussions the parties better
understood each other’s positions. Negotiations were held on most
of the contentious issues and many aspects were revealed. It can be
said that the positions have become closer.
“I think it is possible to correctly assess the course of
further discussions. We decided to continue the discussion. Both
sides agreed on the next round. However, the place and time will be
determined by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of
Oman, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi,” he noted.
Three rounds of indirect negotiations between Iran and the US
regarding Iran’s nuclear program were held on April 12, 19, and 26.
These discussions, conducted indirectly with the mediation of the
Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi,
involved Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi leading the
Iranian delegation, while the US delegation was led by the US
Special Envoy to Middle East Affairs, Steve Witkoff. The first and
3rd rounds took place in Muscat, Oman, while the 2nd round was held
in Rome, Italy.