Overview

• The fourth round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States ended on May 11 in Muscat, Oman, with both sides agreeing to continue discussions.
• Iran reiterated its stance that uranium enrichment is a non-negotiable right, while the US maintained its demand for the dismantlement of Iran’s enrichment facilities.
• The talks, mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, included both direct and indirect exchanges and lasted over three hours.
• Despite significant differences, both Iran and the US expressed cautious optimism, with the US describing the talks as encouraging and Iran calling them detailed and productive.
• The next steps in the negotiation process, including the timing and format of future talks, will be coordinated by Oman as tensions remain high over unresolved disputes.