Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (R) and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff (Photo: SABA)

A senior US official quoted by Israeli media said the 4-hour meeting had achieved very good progress and confirmed follow-up talks in Oman for next week.  

According to the Iranian media, the negotiations between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff were conducted in a constructive and open atmosphere. 

On the same day, the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it is acting as a mediator in the nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran in Rome, Italy, adding both sides have agreed to move into the next phase of negotiations to reach a fair agreement.