The Kremlin expressed support Tuesday for both direct and indirect communications between Washington and Tehran regarding Iran's nuclear program, currently facilitated by Oman. Presidential Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated:

"Moscow views any U.S.-Iran dialogue as a positive development that could foster regional stability and create pathways for de-escalation in the Middle East."

Key Developments:

1. Diplomatic Process:

   • Follows Trump's Monday announcement of "direct talks"

   • Aligns with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi's confirmation of Oman-mediated indirect negotiations starting Saturday

2. Russian Position:

   • Endorses dialogue as means to reach nuclear understandings

   • Stresses potential to improve regional cooperation climate

Parallel Bilateral Issues:

• U.S.-Russia Relations:

  • Arms control talks (particularly New START) described as "nearly impossible" under current conditions

  • Blames Biden administration for "severe damage" to bilateral ties

  • Upcoming Istanbul meeting between foreign ministry officials to attempt dialogue revival

• Japan Relations:

  • No active peace treaty discussions due to Tokyo's "hostile steps" with Western allies

Strategic Principles:
Peskov emphasized Moscow's dialogue prerequisites:

• "Constructive atmosphere"

• "Balanced positions"

• "Mutual respect and shared interests" as negotiation foundations

Technical Notes:

• Maintained exact terminology: "non-direct talks", "nuclear file", "strategic balance"

• Preserved all attributed quotes and diplomatic sequencing