USA and Iran talks: Hope emerges amid challenging negotiations
The fourth round of negotiations between the USA and Iran regarding the nuclear program has concluded in Oman. The talks were described as "difficult but useful," and further meetings are planned.
What do you need to know?
- The fourth round of negotiations between the USA and Iran took place in Oman, focusing on the Iranian nuclear program.
- The talks were difficult, but both sides considered them useful, providing hope for further progress.
- The next round of negotiations is planned for the near future, according to US representatives.
How did the talks in Oman go?
The fourth round of negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded Sunday in Oman. According to Tehran, the talks were "difficult but useful".
The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmaeil Baghaei, emphasized that the goal was to understand both sides' positions better and find realistic ways to resolve differences.
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What are the United States planning?
Reuters quoted US representatives expressing satisfaction with the talks and describing them as "encouraging." They also announced that another round of negotiations will take place "in the near future."
The talks mainly concerned the technical aspects of limiting Iran's nuclear program.
What are the positions of both sides?
President Donald Trump and other American officials emphasized before the meeting that Iran must completely dismantle centrifuges and other uranium enrichment facilities.
Meanwhile, Tehran is "firmly determined to pursue its inalienable lawful rights for peaceful uses of nuclear energy."
The US Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, warned that if the talks are not "productive", the USA might choose "another path," suggesting the possibility of using force. Despite this, both sides express a willingness to continue the dialogue.
