Oman on Friday mediated indirect talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme, aiming to ease rising tensions following recent military clashes and political unrest in Iran.

Oman’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that its Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi met separately with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff at a palace near Muscat. The two sides did not meet face to face, and neither Washington nor Tehran issued an immediate statement on the outcome of the discussions.

Associated Press journalists saw delegations from both countries arrive at the venue in separate convoys. The talks came months after previous negotiations collapsed following a brief war between Israel and Iran, during which the United States bombed Iranian nuclear sites.

US officials believe Iran is currently under significant pressure after nationwide protests last month and a subsequent security crackdown. At the same time, Washington has increased its military presence in the region, raising concerns among Gulf countries about the risk of a wider conflict.

Iran has said the talks are limited to its nuclear programme, while US officials have indicated they want broader issues included, such as missile development and regional security.

In a message posted on X, Araghchi said Iran was entering diplomacy cautiously, stressing the need for mutual respect and honored commitments. Oman said the discussions focused on creating conditions to resume diplomatic and technical negotiations aimed at ensuring long-term security and stability.

It remains unclear whether the talks will continue in the coming days.