Iran, US hold 'positive' talks in Oman, agree to resume next week
Iran and the US said they held "positive" and "constructive" talks in Oman on Saturday and agreed to reconvene next week in a dialogue meant to address Tehran's escalating nuclear programme, with President Donald Trump threatening military action if there is no deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told state television,
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"I think we are very close to a basis for negotiations and if we can conclude this basis next week, we’ll have gone a long way and will be able to start real discussions based on that”
Araqchi said the talks — the first between Iran and a Trump administration, including his 2017-2021 first term —
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took place in a "productive, calm and positive atmosphere"
Araqchi added,
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"Both sides have agreed to continue the talks ... probably next Saturday," "Iran and the US side want an agreement in the short term We do not want talks for (the sake of) talks"
