Iran's foreign ministry has announced that Oman will host the next round of the indirect Tehran-Washington nuclear talks, Mehr reports.

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei announced that the second round of indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington will take place in Muscat, Oman on Saturday, following recent consultations.

Rejecting recent speculations about a change in venue, Baghaei clarified that, after diplomatic consultations, it was agreed that Oman will remain the host of the upcoming round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States.

He emphasized that the second round of negotiations is set for Saturday, and will once again be facilitated by the Omani foreign ministry.

During the first round of talks, also held in Muscat, the Omani foreign ministry played a key mediating role, relaying messages between the Iranian and American delegations.

In recent days, several media outlets and officials from European and regional countries have reported that the second round of indirect talks between Iran and the US will take place in Rome.