Indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States wrapped up in Muscat on Friday, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi describing the exchanges as “a very good start” but stressing that both delegations must now brief their respective leaders before moving forward.
"It was a good start to the negotiations. And there is an understanding on continuing the talks. Coordination on how to proceed will be decided in the capitals," the minister, Abbas Araghchi, told Iranian state TV.
"If this process continues, I think we will reach a good framework for an understanding."
Officials from both sides, who held indirect talks through Omani mediation in Oman's capital Muscat, will return home for consultations, Araghchi said.
While both sides have indicated readiness to revive diplomacy over Tehran's long-running nuclear dispute with the West, Washington wanted to expand the talks to cover Iran's ballistic missiles, support for armed groups around the region and "treatment of their own people", U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday.
