During a conference in Tehran attended by AFP correspondents, Iranian Deputy Minister A. Araghchi articulated his concerns regarding the US's perceived seriousness in negotiating with Iran. He pointed to the continued economic sanctions imposed by Washington and the deployment of military forces, which he claims undermine trust in the US's willingness to engage in genuine discussions. A. Araghchi stated that Iran is closely monitoring the situation and evaluating all signals to decide on the future of negotiations.

For the first time in a long period, the US and Iran held discussions in Oman, which were described as 'indirect' and facilitated by the Omani government. A. Araghchi noted that while these discussions were a good starting point for interaction with the US delegation, significant work remains to build the necessary trust between the two nations. He emphasized that a lot more time would be required to strengthen this trust, highlighting the complexities involved in the negotiations.

Both parties have agreed to arrange another round of talks 'soon', although a specific date for the next meeting has yet to be determined. Iran is advocating for the lifting of economic sanctions in exchange for what A. Araghchi terms 'confidence-building measures,' indicating that delicate negotiations will continue as both nations seek to navigate their fraught relationship amidst geopolitical tensions.