Turkey Offers to Host US-Iran Negotiations, Affirms Neutral Stance

A senior Turkish diplomatic source has stated that Turkey is prepared to host potential negotiations between the United States and Iran, emphasizing that Ankara does not seek to impose itself as a mediator, allowing the involved parties to determine the venue and framework for discussions.

Turkey's Expertise in Hosting International Negotiations

The source highlighted Turkey's extensive experience in facilitating international discussions and conflict resolution, noting that Ankara has acted as a dialogue platform for conflicting international parties for many years.

Reports of Negotiation Venue Shift to Oman

These Turkish statements follow media reports suggesting a potential relocation of the planned discussions between Washington and Tehran from Istanbul to Muscat. Media sources indicated that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff intends to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Istanbul to discuss the Iranian nuclear issue.

U.S. Approval of Iranian Proposal

According to media reports, the U.S. administration has accepted Iran's request to move the negotiations to Oman, where the next round of discussions is expected to take place next Friday.

Negotiations Amid Rising Tensions Over Nuclear Program

These diplomatic movements come as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue regarding Iran's nuclear program, following the visit of the U.S. envoy to Israel and his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which was part of regional consultations related to the Iranian issue.