Iran-US Nuclear Talks End Difficult Useful Oman Negotiations Continue

The fourth round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States took place in Muscat, Oman, and were described by Iranian officials as "difficult but useful" in better understanding each other's positions and exploring realistic solutions. The negotiations, mediated by Oman, saw Iran reaffirm its non-negotiable stance on maintaining civilian uranium enrichment as a national right, while the US delegation insisted on the complete dismantling of Iran's enrichment facilities as a red line. Both sides expressed cautious optimism, with US officials describing the discussions as positive and agreeing to continue working through technical issues in future rounds. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi led his team alongside US envoy Steve Witkoff, with both emphasizing the need to address key red lines to achieve a new nuclear deal and avert military conflict. The talks represent the highest level of engagement since the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear agreement and aim to resolve disagreements over sanctions and Iran’s nuclear program. Oman will coordinate and announce the next round of negotiations.