Credited from: TRTGLOBAL
Iran has confirmed it will engage in a fourth round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States in Muscat, Oman, on Sunday. This follows a proposal from the Omani Foreign Minister, Badr Albusaidi, who announced the finalized details via social media, stating that coordination between both parties had taken place, according to Reuters, trtglobal, and aa.
The negotiations were originally planned for May 3 in Rome but were postponed due to logistical issues, as noted by the Omani mediator. The shift to Oman was confirmed by Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, emphasizing that planning is ongoing, according to Reuters, trtglobal, and aa.
These talks are critical, given the historical tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program, which Western nations claim is aimed at weapons development, a charge Iran vehemently denies, asserting that their program is for civilian purposes. U.S. President Donald Trump has previously issued threats regarding military action if a resolution is not achieved, highlighting the high stakes involved, as highlighted by Reuters, trtglobal, and aa.