MUSCAT, Oman, May 11, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Oman's top diplomat said talks he was mediating in Muscat on Sunday between Washington and Tehran included "useful and original ideas" that reflected a shared desire to reach a deal between the two arch-foes.

"We completed another round of talks between Iran and the United States in Muscat today. The discussions included useful and original ideas reflecting a shared wish to reach an honourable agreement. The 5th round of talks will take place once both parties... consult their leaderships", Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said in a post on X.