Turkey Proposes Hosting U.S.-Iran Talks, Affirms Neutral Stance

A senior official from Turkey's diplomatic corps has announced the country’s readiness to host potential negotiations between the United States and Iran. The official emphasized that Turkey does not intend to act as a mediator but will allow the involved parties to decide on the venue and format of the discussions.

Turkey's Experience in International Diplomacy

The official noted Turkey’s extensive history of hosting international negotiations and resolving conflicts, underscoring its role as a dialogue platform for various global parties over the years.

Speculation on Venue Change to Oman

This announcement follows media reports indicating a possible shift of the anticipated talks from Istanbul to Muscat, Oman. Sources stated that U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff plans to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Istanbul to address issues related to Iran's nuclear program.

U.S. Support for Venue Change

According to reports, the U.S. government has approved Iran's request to relocate the negotiations to Oman, where discussions are expected to occur next Friday.

Diplomatic Efforts Amid Ongoing Tensions

These diplomatic developments come as tensions persist between Washington and Tehran regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions, particularly following a recent visit by the U.S. envoy to Israel and discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concerning regional matters related to Iran.