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U.S. and Iran Prepare for Third Round of Nuclear Talks in Oman

Technical discussions and high-level negotiations are set for Saturday, as Iran consults with China and reaffirms its stance on uranium enrichment.

The frontpages of Iran's newspapers in a sidewalk newsstand in Tehran, Iran on April 13, 2025 show a widespread optimism in Iran towards the nuclear talks with the administration of US President Donald Trump, one day after the first leg of the talks were held in Oman.
A mural depicting two officials sitting across a table is seen painted on the outer walls of the former U.S. embassy in Tehran on April 19, 2025 in Tehran, Iran. Talks between the United States and Iran over the fate of the Islamic Republic's uranium enrichment program continue at the Omani embassy in Rome. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi gives a briefing on the sidelines of a UN event in Lisbon, Portugal, November 27, 2024. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Overview

  • The third round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks will take place in Oman on Saturday, alongside expert-level technical discussions rescheduled from Wednesday.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Beijing for consultations with China, following similar discussions with Russia last week.
  • Both sides report progress in prior talks, with U.S. officials describing the Rome session as yielding 'very good progress' and Iran noting a 'relatively positive atmosphere.'
  • Iran insists its uranium enrichment rights are non-negotiable and ties any potential agreement to sanctions relief and national interests.
  • The International Atomic Energy Agency remains positioned to verify any technical agreements, as concerns linger over Iran's advanced nuclear capabilities.