US and Iran Begin High-Stakes Nuclear Talks in Oman

Delegations led by top diplomats convene as military threats and disagreements over negotiation formats loom large.

The US and Iran have initiated discussions in Oman to address Iran’s advancing nuclear program, marking the first high-level talks since the US exited the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US envoy Steve Witkoff lead the delegations, with Oman acting as a mediator as Iran insists on indirect negotiations.
President Trump has warned of potential military action, including airstrikes, if the talks fail to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Iran’s uranium enrichment has reached 60%, nearing weapons-grade levels, raising concerns over the potential for weaponization despite Tehran’s claims of peaceful intent.
The talks unfold against a backdrop of regional tensions, including conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, and strained US-Iran relations following years of sanctions and military threats.