• Iran's Foreign Minister describes nuclear talks with the US as "constructive."
• Technical-level discussions scheduled to begin in Oman this Wednesday.
• Next round of negotiations between Iran and the US confirmed for April 26.
• Iran accuses Israel of undermining diplomatic efforts amid ongoing tensions.
• US officials emphasize progress while Iran demands assurances on uranium enrichment.

Recent talks between Iran and the United States focused on Tehran's nuclear program have been characterized as "constructive" by Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi. The discussions, which took place in Rome and lasted over four hours, resulted in both sides agreeing to conduct technical discussions in Oman starting this Wednesday. Furthermore, a third round of negotiations is set for April 26, as reported by several news agencies including aa and emphasized by Iranian media.

The focus of the ongoing negotiations, mediated by Oman, aims primarily at resolving issues surrounding Iran's nuclear program and the associated sanctions from the United States. According to Iranian officials, progress has been made on establishing principles and goals regarding the nuclear issue, with emphasis remaining on sanctions relief in exchange for assurances on Iran's nuclear ambitions, reported Channel News Asia.

Despite advancements reported in the Rome discussions, Iranian officials have voiced concerns regarding external influences on the negotiation process. Iran claims that Israel is actively working to undermine diplomatic efforts, as stated by Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei. This statement came alongside Iran's plans to brief China on the latest developments in the negotiations, as Iran strengthens its alliances with countries such as Russia and China while further consultations are anticipated, as described in an article by Al Jazeera.

Technical discussions, set to commence this week, are expected to address crucial topics like the current levels of uranium enrichment and sanctions regimes. In the lead-up to future high-level meetings, both Iran and US officials have expressed cautious optimism, urging both sides to engage in dialogue aimed at achieving a mutually agreeable resolution. The ongoing commitment to negotiations is further emphasized by statements from the US side, asserting that the talks have gained "very good progress," according to TRT Global.

As diplomatic tension continues, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reasserted Israel's stance to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, complicating the negotiation landscape as US President Trump has reportedly warned against unilateral military action while prioritizing diplomatic efforts. Israel's recent military considerations could potentially escalate tensions if diplomatic discussions falter, which underscores the urgency for Iran and the US to reach a comprehensive agreement, as reported by Newsweek.