US optimistic about renewed Iran nuclear talks
Pham Huan, VOV’s correspondent in the US -
(VOVWORLD) - In its first official statement after Saturday’s nuclear talks between the US and Iran in Oman, the White House called the discussion “very positive and constructive.”
 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (R) and US special envoy to the Mideast Steve Witkoff (Photo: PressTV/VNA) |
The US’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that he had instructions from President Trump to resolve the two nations’ differences through dialogue and diplomacy, if that is possible, according to the statement.
Witkoff’s “direct communication” with Araghchi “was a step forward in achieving a mutually beneficial outcome”. The statement confirmed that the two sides “agreed to meet again next Saturday”.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry also issued a statement saying that the nuclear and sanctions-related talks with the US were held “in a constructive atmosphere and with mutual respect.”
Pham Huan, VOV’s correspondent in the US