On April 13, 2025, the White House announced that U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador to Oman Ana Escrogima held productive diplomatic talks in Muscat with Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Abbas Araghchi. The meeting, hosted by Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, focused on resolving U.S.-Iran tensions through peaceful dialogue. Envoy Witkoff conveyed President Trump’s directive to pursue diplomacy wherever possible, acknowledging the complexity of the issues. The White House described the discussions as “very positive and constructive” and confirmed that both sides agreed to reconvene the following Saturday.

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Statement from the White House

“U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Oman Ana Escrogima, conducted talks today in Muscat with Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Abbas Araghchi, which were hosted by Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi. The discussions were very positive and constructive, and the United States deeply thanks the Sultanate of Oman for its support of this initiative. Special Envoy Witkoff underscored to Dr. Araghchi that he had instructions from President Trump to resolve our two nations’ differences through dialogue and diplomacy, if that is possible. These issues are very complicated, and Special Envoy Witkoff’s direct communication today was a step forward in achieving a mutually beneficial outcome. The sides agreed to meet again next Saturday.”

The White House , Washington, DC

April 13, 2025

Sources: WH.gov , Midtown Tribune,