Overview

• High-level nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran resumed in Oman on April 12, marking the first direct engagement since 2018.
• The talks aim to curb Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, addressing Tehran’s economic struggles and Washington’s concerns over nuclear weaponization.
• A second round of discussions is scheduled for April 19 in Rome, with both sides expressing cautious optimism despite lingering mistrust and complex issues to resolve.
• President Trump reiterated his stance that Iran must abandon any pursuit of nuclear weapons, warning of potential military action if diplomacy fails.
• Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, reported by the IAEA to be near weapons-grade, remain a critical point of contention in the ongoing dialogue.