• Oman will host the sixth round of US-Iran nuclear talks this Sunday amidst heightened regional tensions.
• US President Trump reiterated his stance on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
• Recent US military personnel movements indicate a response to perceived threats in the Middle East.
• Tehran remains firm on uranium enrichment despite pressures and threats of military action.
• Negotiations aim to replace the 2015 nuclear deal abandoned by Trump during his first term.

Oman has announced it will host a sixth round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran this Sunday in Muscat, confirmed by Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi. This round arrives amid rising tensions between the two nations and following five prior discussions aimed at establishing a new nuclear agreement after the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action was abandoned by former President Trump in 2018, according to Indiatimes and TRT Global.

The announcement coincides with Trump's indication that US military personnel deemed non-essential are being withdrawn from the Middle East to ensure their safety, as tensions flare. "I am pleased to confirm the 6th round of Iran US talks will be held in Muscat this Sunday," Albusaidi announced on social media platform X, stressing the significance of the talks, reported Africa News and ABC News.

Trump reiterated his commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities, stating that "they can't have a nuclear weapon," as tensions persist and a potential strike against Iran's facilities has been speculated. This context underlines a renewed urgency for diplomacy, despite Trump's expressed concerns about the viability of reaching a deal, according to TRT Global and ABC News.

Despite the increasing pressure, Iranian officials have indicated that they will not relinquish their right to uranium enrichment, signaling potential complications in negotiations. They regard continued enrichment as essential and propose that any agreements must ensure the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program under international supervision, as mentioned by Africa News and TRT Global.