Overview

• Oman announced the postponement of the planned fourth round of US-Iran nuclear talks in Rome, citing logistical reasons, with no new date set yet.
• The US State Department clarified that it had not confirmed its participation in the postponed talks but expects negotiations to resume soon.
• President Trump issued a warning of secondary sanctions on any country or entity purchasing Iranian oil, escalating economic pressure on Tehran.
• US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened Iran with consequences for its support of Yemen's Houthi rebels, adding to heightened tensions.
• Both Iran and the US have expressed commitment to continuing negotiations, despite ongoing sanctions and military threats from Washington.