US, Iran Hold Indirect Nuclear Talks In Rome, Set To Resume In Oman

Delegations from the United States and Iran met in Rome on Saturday for a fresh round of indirect talks focused on Tehran’s nuclear program, with further negotiations set to continue in Oman next week.

The discussions, held at the Omani embassy in Rome, involved four rounds of shuttle diplomacy, with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi mediating between the two sides.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the talks as “constructive,” noting progress in narrowing differences over key issues.

“This time we managed to reach a better understanding about some principles and goals,” Araghchi said. “It was agreed that the talks continue and we enter the next stage with expert-level meetings starting this Wednesday in Oman.”

A third round of talks is scheduled for April 26 in Oman, where technical teams are expected to address the more detailed aspects of nuclear compliance and sanctions relief.

The renewed diplomatic push comes amid ongoing tensions, particularly after former US President Donald Trump in 2018 withdrew unilaterally from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, a landmark agreement brokered by world powers.

Trump had demanded a broader, tougher deal and threatened military action against Iran.

The latest talks reflect cautious optimism about reviving diplomacy and avoiding escalation, with regional actors like Oman playing a crucial mediating role.