Global optimism on Muscat-mediated Iran-US talks
Many countries reacted to new round of negotiations between Iran and the United States in Oman, expressing hope that the talks would lead to positive results.
The Kremlin said on Friday that it hoped that negotiations between Iran and the United States in Oman would yield results and lead to a de-escalation and urged all sides to show restraint in the meantime.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry also issued a statement on Friday, saying that Cairo welcomes diplomatic efforts aimed at reviving dialogue between Washington and Tehran.
Egypt said the current diplomatic momentum offered a chance to reach a balanced agreement that addresses the concerns of all parties and avoids further escalation in a region already facing heightened tensions.
The ministry reiterated Cairo’s long-standing position that the Iranian nuclear issue cannot be resolved through military means, warning that any confrontation would have consequences for the entire Middle East.
It said Egypt would continue coordinating with regional partners in support of negotiations that preserve the interests of all sides and contribute to wider regional stability.
Meanwhile, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty expressed hope that differences between Iran and the US would be resolved through diplomatic means, warning that military options will complicate the situation in the region.
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian also stressed that dialogue was the pathway to resolve tensions between the two sides.
He said China “hopes all parties will resolve differences through dialogue and jointly keep the region peaceful and stable."
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who was on a three-day tour in the region, said concerns about Iran are “very, very high” among regional leaders, calling on Tehran to return to negotiations with the US and end its nuclear program.