Oman confirms US-Iran talks in Geneva on Thursday

AL-Monitor
Feb 22, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi in Muscat, Oman, February 6, 2026. Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs/ Handout via REUTERS
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi in Muscat, Oman, February 6, 2026. Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs/ Handout via REUTERS — Omani Ministry of Foreign Affair

CAIRO, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Oman's foreign minister confirmed U.S.-Iran talks are set to take place in Geneva on Thursday.

Oman's foreign minister, whose country has mediated talks between the two sides, said the talks are set "with a positive push to go the extra mile towards finalising the deal".

(Reporting by Jaidaa Taha and Ahmed Tolba)