Claimed by SNSC Secretary Ali Shamkhani (Iranian)
Oman's facilitation role is confirmed, and back-channel contacts appear ongoing; the scope and seriousness of the talks cannot be assessed from available public information.
Omani government confirmed its role as facilitator via a Foreign Ministry statement. U.S. officials acknowledged back-channel contacts but declined to confirm the number of rounds. The talks' substance and progress remain unconfirmed.