TEHRAN- The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday firmly dismissed media reports claiming that Iran and the United States are set to hold direct talks in Oman in the coming weeks.

The ministry said such media rumors are intended to sway the political climate around the talks to relieve the sanctions on Iran.

The Amwaj Media news outlet claimed on Tuesday that Iran intends to enter direct talks with the U.S. in Oman and that high-ranking Iranian officials have been given essential permissions in advance of the anticipated meetings.

Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Iran’s Foreign Minister, has previously stated that Tehran is serious about entering the 2015 nuclear deal if the talks lead to a complete lifting of sanctions and all parties fully return to their obligations.

Iran “affirms its commitment to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and is open to sincere engagement provided that all parties adhere to their commitments within the framework of the Oman initiative,” the ministry said in its Tuesday statement.

Amir Abdollahian has confirmed the continuous indirect communication with the United States, noting that the Sultan of Oman’s initiative provides a viable channel for restarting talks to revive the JCPOA.