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U.S. and Iran Prepare for High-Stakes Nuclear Talks in Oman

Disagreements over negotiation format and escalating rhetoric set the stage for Saturday's meeting as Iran demands sanctions relief and the U.S. warns of potential military action.

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This combo of pictures show President Donald Trump, left, addressing a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, March 4, 2025, and a handout of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attending a ceremony in Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2025.
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Overview

  • The United States and Iran are set to meet in Oman on Saturday for high-level nuclear negotiations, with the U.S. insisting on direct talks and Iran favoring an indirect format via Omani mediation.
  • President Trump has warned that failure to reach an agreement could put Iran in 'great danger,' while Iranian officials emphasize that sanctions relief is a prerequisite for progress.
  • Iran's uranium enrichment has reached near weapons-grade levels, raising international concerns about nuclear proliferation and increasing the urgency of the talks.
  • Both nations remain deeply distrustful, with Iran questioning U.S. goodwill and the U.S. maintaining military readiness in the region, including deployments of B-2 bombers and naval forces.
  • The talks follow years of escalating tensions after the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, with regional players like Israel closely monitoring the outcome and advocating for stricter measures against Iran.