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

A senior Turkish diplomatic source has announced that Turkey is ready to host potential negotiations between the United States and Iran, clarifying that Ankara does not seek to impose itself as a mediator but allows the involved parties to decide the venue and format for discussions.

Turkey's Experience in Hosting International Negotiations

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

Reports of Negotiation Venue Shift to Oman

These Turkish statements come amid media reports suggesting a possible relocation of the planned negotiations 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 Iran's Proposal

According to media reports, the U.S. administration has agreed to 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 occur against a backdrop of ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran regarding Iran's nuclear program, following a visit by the U.S. envoy to Israel and discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concerning regional consultations related to Iran.