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U.S. and Iran Agree to Third Round of Indirect Nuclear Talks in Muscat

Following constructive discussions in Rome, both nations reaffirmed their positions on uranium enrichment and sanctions, with Oman mediating efforts toward a binding agreement.

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A mural with the slogan 'Down with the USA' is seen painted in a building in Tehran. Talks between the US and Iran over Iran's nuclear program took place in Rome on Saturday. (Photo: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The U.S. and Iran concluded a second round of indirect nuclear negotiations in Rome on April 19, described as constructive by both parties.
  • A third round of talks is scheduled for next Saturday in Muscat, Oman, with technical discussions set to occur midweek.
  • Iran continues to assert its right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes up to 60%, while the U.S. seeks a complete halt to enrichment and verifiable guarantees.
  • Oman’s foreign ministry emphasized the goal of achieving a fair, enduring, and binding agreement to prevent nuclear weapons development while allowing peaceful nuclear energy.
  • These negotiations represent the highest-level diplomatic engagement between the U.S. and Iran since the 2018 U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.