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U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Show Limited Progress in Rome

The fifth round of negotiations concluded with unresolved differences over uranium enrichment, as Israel prepares for potential military action.

In this photo released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, reads a paper in a meeting with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Albusaidi at the Omani Embassy in Rome during the fifth round of Iran-U.S. negotiations, Friday, May 23, 2025. (Iranian Foreign Ministry via AP)
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Italian police outside the Omani embassy in Rome where the nuclear talks took place. Photo: Andreas Solaro/AFP via Getty
The US delegation arriving at the Omani Embassy residence in Rome for the fifth round of nuclear talks with Iran

Overview

  • The fifth round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Rome ended with 'some but not conclusive progress,' according to Omani mediator Badr al-Busaidi.
  • The primary sticking point remains Iran's insistence on continuing uranium enrichment for civilian purposes, while the U.S. demands a complete halt.
  • Israeli officials are reportedly preparing for potential strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities if the talks fail, raising regional tensions.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed cautious optimism, suggesting that additional rounds of negotiations may bring solutions.
  • The U.S. and Iran aim to reach a deal limiting Iran's nuclear program in exchange for lifting economic sanctions, but significant gaps persist.