U.S. envoy says Iran talks were "very positive," insists any deal must be "a Trump deal"

Ambassador Stephen Witkoff said last weekend that he conducted talks with Iran’s foreign minister that were hosted by Oman’s foreign minister and that a White House statement called the discussions “very positive and constructive” and said the sides agreed to meet again next Saturday.

Witkoff said any final arrangement must “set a framework for peace, stability, and prosperity in The Middle East,” and that Iran must “stop and eliminate its nuclear enrichment and weaponization program.” He told the audience the goal is “a tough, yet fair deal” and added that “a deal with Iran will only be completed if it is a Trump deal.”

A White House statement, cited by Witkoff, described the discussions as “very positive and constructive” and said the delegations agreed to meet again next Saturday. The remarks, as presented in the meeting transcript, did not include further details on specific concessions, timelines or verification measures.

The comments by Witkoff, who identified himself as an ambassador, framed U.S. negotiating objectives in narrow terms: ending enrichment and weaponization. He also said President Donald Trump had assigned him to pursue that outcome. The transcript does not record responses from the Iranian or Omani ministers, nor does it record any formal agreement or signed commitment from any party.

No formal actions or votes were taken during the remarks recorded in the transcript. Witkoff’s account, and the White House statement he quoted, indicate only that follow-up talks were planned; the transcript contains no further detail about where the next meeting would be held, what officials would attend, or what verification steps would be required.