Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has positively assessed the new round of nuclear negotiations with the United States in a post on his X social media account.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the president described the mediation meetings held last Friday in Muscat, the capital of Oman, as a significant step forward. Pezeshkian emphasized that Tehran will continue to protect its right to enrich uranium within the framework of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Iranian Presidential Administration issued an official statement noting that the country's position on the nuclear issue is firmly rooted in international law. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Tehran's nuclear rights, stating that the country is ready to create an environment of mutual trust. He noted that negotiations would continue if the United States demonstrates the necessary seriousness, while emphasizing that military pressure would not alter Iran's political course.
Araghchi also revealed that during the meetings in Oman, he rejected a proposal regarding the participation of the CENTCOM commander in the talks and refused to shake hands with him. When questioned by journalists about the specific U.S. demand that led to the suspension of talks last year, the minister responded briefly: "Zero enrichment!"
In a related development, Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, confirmed that he has held discussions with representatives from China and Russia regarding the ongoing process. These diplomatic maneuvers come at a critical time as the international community monitors the potential for a renewed Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), especially following the inauguration of US President Donald Trump in January 2025, whose administration's policy toward Tehran remains a focal point of global geopolitics.
The Sultanate of Oman has historically served as a key intermediary between Tehran and Washington, facilitating back-channel communications and formal negotiations. These latest developments in Muscat represent the first major diplomatic engagement regarding the nuclear file since the start of the new year, highlighting the strategic importance of regional mediation in addressing long-standing security concerns in the Middle East.
