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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
TEHRAN, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) — Delegations from the United States and Iran began talks in Oman's capital Muscat on Friday, renewing diplomatic efforts amid escalating regional tensions.
According to the Islamic Republic's Foreign Ministry, prior to the start of the talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud al-Busaidi and discussed ways to advance negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
The Iranian government uses diplomacy to protect national interests, A. Araghchi noted. The country is fully prepared to defend national sovereignty and security from any "excessive demands and adventurism," he added.
The Iranian side outlined in detail its views and proposals on the issues to be discussed during the talks, as well as Tehran's demands and considerations.
The Omani Foreign Minister, for his part, praised Iran's goodwill, sense of responsibility, and seriousness in the relevant diplomatic processes, emphasizing the efforts of regional countries to prevent the escalation of tensions.
He expressed hope that the current round of talks would pave the way for a lasting understanding between Iran and the United States. –0–
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