US Envoy Witkoff Leads Fourth Iran Nuclear Talks in Oman

The United States, led by President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, is preparing for a fourth round of nuclear talks with Iran in Oman amidst complex regional tensions. Witkoff has taken a hardline stance, making clear that any future deal must include the complete dismantlement of Iran's uranium enrichment program, including facilities at Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan, allowing only civilian nuclear activities like those at the Bushehr reactor. While Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the U.S. maintains a firm red line against any enrichment due to proliferation concerns. Witkoff also suggested that the U.S. could abandon the talks if sufficient progress is not made, emphasizing the seriousness of the U.S. position. Despite past optimism in earlier rounds, the talks have yet to resolve technical details or bridge fundamental disagreements. Witkoff expressed belief that a voluntary shift away from enrichment by Iran would be the most permanent solution to preventing nuclear weapon development, while noting that stopping Iran's support for regional proxies remains a separate issue.