US and Iran Begin High-Stakes Nuclear Negotiations in Oman

Talks mark the first significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations in decades, as they address nuclear program limits and economic sanctions.

Diplomatic talks between US emissary Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi started on April 12, 2025, in Oman, mediated by Omani officials.
The negotiations aim to establish a new nuclear agreement, revisiting the framework of the 2015 deal abandoned by the US in 2018 under President Trump.
Iran seeks relief from US-imposed economic sanctions that have severely impacted its economy, while the US demands strict limits on Iran's nuclear program.
A disagreement persists over the negotiation format, with the US framing the talks as direct and Iran insisting on mediated discussions.
Tensions are heightened by US military threats, with President Trump warning of potential intervention if no agreement is reached.

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