Omani Mediator Says U.S.-Iran Deal Within Reach In Talks

A U.S.-Iran deal is “within our reach,” Oman’s foreign minister said, signaling momentum in talks in which the Gulf nation has been serving as a mediator.

Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi made the remarks in an interview on CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” according to a full transcript released by the network. Albusaidi described the negotiations as advanced enough that an agreement is attainable, while stopping short of declaring a final deal.

Oman has a long-running role as an intermediary between Washington and Tehran, and Albusaidi’s comments place the country publicly at the center of the current effort. The interviews and reports cited by multiple outlets describe Oman as facilitating contacts as discussions move forward.

The status of the talks has also drawn political attention in the United States. Separate reports noted that President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the negotiations even as the Omani mediator struck an optimistic tone about prospects for an agreement.

While details of any potential arrangement were not laid out in the provided context, the headlines around Albusaidi’s comments have centered on a nuclear-related understanding. One report referenced “peace” being “within reach,” and said Iran agreed to no nuclear material stockpile, reflecting the type of sensitive issue that typically dominates U.S.-Iran diplomacy.

This development matters because statements from a mediator can offer one of the clearest public readouts of where negotiations stand when the parties themselves are guarded. Oman’s position also underscores that regional actors are actively shaping channels of communication that may not be visible through formal diplomatic announcements.

Any potential agreement between the United States and Iran would carry broad implications for regional stability, economic activity, and the security posture of U.S. partners in the Middle East. It would also carry major domestic political weight in Washington and in Iran, where nuclear policy and sanctions have been flashpoints for years.

For now, the clearest signal is that the mediator believes the sides are close enough to a resolution to describe it as reachable, even as public messaging from U.S. leadership includes skepticism. That contrast suggests the process remains active and politically sensitive.

What happens next will depend on whether negotiators can close remaining gaps and translate mediation into a finalized understanding. Further statements from the United States, Iran, or Oman could clarify whether talks are continuing on a set timetable, and whether any draft terms are being prepared for announcement.

Until then, Albusaidi’s message is that diplomacy is still moving and that a deal has not been ruled out at a moment of intense scrutiny.