Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has engaged with his counterparts in Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia to discuss the evolving dynamics in the Middle East, focusing on the recent indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington in Muscat, Oman.
These important telephone conversations occurred on Monday, following Araghchi’s announcement that the Islamic Republic is taking nuclear negotiations with the United States seriously and is seeking genuine, result-oriented talks.
However, Araghchi clearly stated that progress hinges on the other side exhibiting a comparable degree of commitment and seriousness.
After his conversations with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Egypt’s Dr. Badr Abdelatty, and Saudi Arabia’s Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Araghchi characterized the Muscat talks—held on February 6, 2026, and mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi—as a “good start” in addressing long-standing disputes.
He underlined the urgent need to rebuild trust while articulating Iran’s skepticism regarding American intentions, particularly in light of ongoing sanctions and threats of war. Furthermore, Araghchi reiterated Tehran’s unwavering stance on continuing uranium enrichment, categorically rejecting US demands to halt or relocate these critical activities.
The regional foreign ministers from Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia responded positively to the initiation of the Muscat dialogue, highlighting its potential to foster political resolution and prevent further instability in the region.
They emphasized the talks’ importance for broader Middle Eastern security, echoing concerns regarding escalating conflicts that could involve neighboring states.
A new round of Iran-US nuclear negotiations, mediated by Oman, occurred in the Omani capital on Friday, facilitated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi.
Speaking to the IRIB news agency after these discussions, Araghchi affirmed that Iran’s positions and concerns were distinctly communicated to the US negotiators.
Iran maintains its legal right to enrich uranium on its own territory, identifying this issue as a red line in the negotiations. Tehran insists that any technical measures can only be considered within a framework that acknowledges this right, cautioning that any preconditions beyond this point would be interpreted as a sign of bad faith.
Iran previously engaged in five rounds of talks concerning a replacement for the 2015 nuclear deal; however, a planned sixth round was canceled following aggressive actions by the US and Israel against the country and its nuclear facilities in mid-June.
