U.S., Iran resume nuclear deal talks in Rome

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani welcomed Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Rome. Following negotiations mediated by Oman, the United States and Iran resumed indirect talks on a nuclear deal in Rome, with another round scheduled for the following Saturday. Oman acted as mediator once again between the U.S. and Iranian delegations. Last week, the teams met separately in Oman’s capital, Muscat, exchanging views through mediator Sayyid Badr Albusaidi. Progress was reported in the second round of talks held in Rome, aimed at reaching a fair and lasting agreement ensuring Iran’s nuclear disarmament and the lifting of sanctions. Both sides expressed optimism about the negotiations moving forward, with the next round set for Oman. The talks mark the first high-level discussions between the two nations since the U.S. withdrew from the 2015 nuclear agreement negotiated during the Obama administration. President Trump has set a deadline for Iran to reach a new deal and has threatened military action if an agreement is not reached. Trump emphasized the importance of Iran having the opportunity to prosper peacefully. Discussions are ongoing, with both sides working towards a mutually acceptable resolution.