Overview

• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschi will meet US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff for indirect nuclear negotiations in Oman, marking the first significant dialogue in months.
• The talks follow an announcement by US President Donald Trump, signaling a renewed push to address the longstanding nuclear dispute.
• Iran continues to reject direct negotiations with the US, relying on intermediaries to exchange proposals and messages.
• Economic pressures, including a severe financial crisis and a record-low Rial, are influencing Iran’s willingness to re-engage diplomatically.
• The discussions take place against a backdrop of heightened regional tensions and concerns over Iran's uranium enrichment activities.