Iran and the United States are planning to launch talks on Saturday on Iran's contentious nuclear program.

The Iranian government said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will hold indirect talks with the US special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, in Oman.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed the Islamic Republic was willing to attempt a deal with the Trump administration.

"The leader said that we are ready to negotiate, but not in direct negotiations because we do not trust them," Pezeshkian said, referring to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.The country's most senior cleric also has the final say on the Iran's foreign and security policy.

The Iranian president noted that Khamenei had no objections to American investors doing business in the country.

"We oppose their flawed policies, such as conspiracies and attempts at regime change," Pezeshkian said.

Iranian media have reported that Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi will also take part in the negotiations.

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While Iran insists the talks are indirect, US President Donald Trumpsaid the two sides will negotiate directly.

Trump is seeking a new agreement to restrict Tehran's nuclear program and is dispatching his long-time friend and Middle East envoy, Witkoff, to secure the deal.

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