U.S. and Iran to Begin High-Stakes Nuclear Talks in Oman

As negotiations commence, Trump reiterates military threats while Iran signals openness but rejects discussions under pressure.

High-level talks between U.S. and Iranian officials are set to begin in Oman, with Steve Witkoff and Abbas Araghchi representing their respective nations.
President Trump has warned that military action against Iran remains a viable option if a nuclear agreement is not reached.
Iran has expressed willingness to negotiate but firmly opposes discussions conducted under threats or coercion from the U.S.
Iranian officials have raised the possibility of expelling IAEA inspectors, a move Washington views as an escalation and a strategic misstep.
The negotiations aim to replace the defunct 2015 nuclear deal, with tensions heightened by new U.S. sanctions and Israel's potential involvement in any military response.