Turkey Proposes to Host U.S.-Iran Negotiations, Affirms Neutral Stance

A senior Turkish diplomatic official announced the country's willingness to facilitate potential talks between the United States and Iran, stating that Ankara does not intend to impose itself as a mediator but allows the involved parties to decide the location and format of the discussions.

Turkey's Experience in International Negotiations

The official highlighted Turkey's extensive experience in hosting international discussions and resolving conflicts, noting that Ankara has previously served as a venue for dialogue among conflicting international parties over the years.

Speculation on Venue Change to Oman

The Turkish remarks followed media reports suggesting a possible shift of the anticipated negotiations from Istanbul to Muscat, Oman. Sources indicated that U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff was scheduled to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Istanbul to discuss matters related to Iran's nuclear program.

U.S. Response to Iranian Proposal

According to media reports, the U.S. administration has approved an Iranian request to relocate the negotiations to Oman, with the next round of talks expected to occur next Friday.

Diplomatic Efforts Amid Nuclear Tensions

These diplomatic developments come amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran regarding Iran's nuclear program, following the U.S. envoy's recent visit to Israel and discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of regional consultations related to the Iranian issue.