Overview

• The fifth round of US-Iran nuclear talks concluded on May 23, 2025, with some progress but no final agreement.
• President Donald Trump described the discussions as 'very, very good' and suggested an announcement could come within days.
• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi downplayed the progress, stating the negotiations remain too complex for quick resolution.
• The talks, mediated by Oman, are the highest-level contact between the US and Iran since the 2018 US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear accord.
• Key issues include limiting Iran's uranium enrichment, which has reached 60%, in exchange for sanctions relief.