Tehran Intends to Reach Fair Deal with Washington

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that Tehran’s intention is to “reach a fair and honorable agreement” in the indirect negotiations with the US, taking place in the Omani capital Muscat.

Speaking to journalists after meeting with Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi on his arrival in Muscat, Araghchi emphasized that Iran is entering the negotiations from “a position of equality,” The Caspian Post reports, citing Anadolu.

“Our intention is to achieve a fair agreement, based on mutual respect,” he said, noting that there is a possibility of reaching a “preliminary understanding” with Washington provided the US is participating with a similar mindset.

“If the other side has come to the table with the same approach, then there is room for a constructive negotiating path,” Araghchi added.

He also expressed satisfaction with the “strong and longstanding relations” between Iran and Oman, and praised Muscat’s “responsible stance” on regional issues.

Araghchi described Oman’s hosting of the indirect talks with the US as “a clear sign of its positive diplomatic approach.”

For his part, Omani Foreign Minister Busaidi welcomed Araghchi and his delegation, calling relations between the two countries “exceptional.”

He also expressed appreciation for Iran’s decision to choose Muscat as the location for what he called “important talks” with the United States.