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U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks in Oman Face Diplomatic and Military Tensions

As direct talks hang in the balance, Iran warns of potential IAEA inspector expulsions, while Trump reiterates military threats if no deal is reached.

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A man repaints a famous mural that depicts the US flag with bombs and skulls and reads "Down with the U.S.A." in central Tehran, Iran on April 1, 2025.
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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian visits Iran's nuclear achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran April 9, 2025. Iran's Presidency/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Overview

  • Nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are set for this weekend in Oman, with disputes over whether talks will be direct or mediated through Oman’s officials.
  • Iran has threatened to expel IAEA inspectors and relocate enriched uranium to undisclosed sites if external threats, including U.S. military warnings, persist.
  • President Trump has stated that military action, potentially spearheaded by Israel, remains an option if the talks fail to produce a deal preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
  • Iran is reportedly exploring the possibility of an interim agreement to pause its nuclear advancements in exchange for limited sanctions relief, citing the complexity of a comprehensive deal within Trump’s two-month deadline.
  • Iran's nuclear program has advanced significantly since the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 JCPOA, with uranium enrichment now at 60%, raising global concerns about its proximity to weapons-grade capability.