Oman: Iran, US negotiators open to 'new solutions' as third round of talks starts in Geneva

GENEVA – 26 January 2026: Oman said efforts are continuing “intensively and in a constructive spirit” as Iranian and US negotiators show unprecedented openness to “new and creative ideas and solutions" aimed at reaching a fair and sustainable agreement.

Details of these initiatives remain unclear as Iranian and US negotiators began a third round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday.

Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported that Tehran’s delegation presented a proposal during the latest round intended to address US concerns about Iran’s nuclear program.

The report said Albusaidi conveyed the proposal to the US side in his capacity as mediator, though no details were disclosed.

Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi met in Geneva with US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Oman’s official news agency ONA reported.

The discussions reviewed Iranian proposals and the US negotiating team’s responses and inquiries regarding key elements of Iran’s nuclear program, according to the agency.

The talks also addressed the guarantees required to secure a comprehensive deal from both technical and oversight perspectives.

In remarks to India Today ahead of the talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a “fair, balanced and just” agreement remains achievable.

He described the Iranian nuclear program as “peaceful,” stating that Iran will not abandon its right in the peaceful use of nuclear technology.

The discussions come amid a significant US military buildup in the Middle East, raising fears of a potential US strike on Iran and retaliatory action that could push the region into a wider conflict.

Several countries have warned their citizens to leave Iran amid the ongoing tensions.

Araghchi stressed that there is no military solution to the Iranian nuclear program.

He added that Iran does not seek war and aims to prevent it, but warned that U.S. bases in the region would become “legitimate targets” if Washington were to launch an attack.