White House Expresses Sincere Appreciation for Oman’s Role in Facilitating Washington–Tehran Talks

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, the White House issued an official statement expressing its sincere appreciation for the pivotal role played by the Sultanate of Oman in hosting and facilitating direct talks between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The diplomatic meeting took place on Saturday in Muscat, with the participation of Stephen Wietkoff, the U.S. Presidential Envoy, and Dr. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, and was hosted by Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi.

The White House described the talks as highly positive and constructive, calling them a significant first step toward reopening direct diplomatic channels between the two nations.

A New Pathway in U.S.–Iran Relations

The statement emphasized that this meeting represents the first serious diplomatic engagement of its kind in years, noting that both sides agreed to hold a new round of talks next Saturday, signaling a shared interest in sustaining the diplomatic momentum.

A Clear Mandate from the U.S. President to Pursue Dialogue

During the meeting, Wietkoff stated that he had traveled to Muscat under direct instructions from President Donald Trump to explore peaceful and diplomatic solutions to the disputes, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear program and U.S. sanctions.

Oman’s Neutral and Constructive Role in Regional De-escalation

In closing, the White House extended its deep thanks to Oman for its balanced and constructive role in creating the necessary space for this sensitive engagement, describing the initiative as a key opportunity to reduce tensions and seek durable regional solutions.