Overview

• Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated he is neither overly optimistic nor pessimistic about the ongoing nuclear negotiations with the U.S., emphasizing cautious progress.
• The first round of indirect talks in Oman yielded an agreement to reconvene for a second round on April 19, with both sides defining strict red lines.
• Iran's uranium enrichment levels continue to rise, nearing weapons-grade thresholds, as reported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
• President Donald Trump remains committed to securing a binding agreement but has not ruled out military action if no deal is reached.
• Economic relief expectations grow in Iran, with the rial gaining value, but Khamenei warns against tying the nation's fate to the outcomes of these talks.