US, Iran End High-Level Talks, Set Second Round for Next Week

The U.S. and Iran held talks in Oman on Saturday and agreed to resume negotiations next week, aiming to curb Tehran’s nuclear program. The meeting followed an April 12 session, during which President Trump warned of military action if no deal was reached.

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held mostly indirect talks Saturday, mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi. They also exchanged brief, direct remarks—the first face-to-face contact between U.S. and Iranian officials since the Obama era.

“After the end of more than 2-1/2 hours of indirect talks, the heads of the Iranian and American delegations spoke for a few minutes in the presence of the Omani foreign minister as they left the talks,” Araghchi said on Telegram, calling the meeting “productive and positive.”

He added, “Both sides have agreed to continue the talks next week,” though no date or location was specified.

According to an Axios report, the second round of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran is expected to be held next Saturday in Rome, Italy.

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The U.S. and Iran held talks in Oman on Saturday and agreed to resume negotiations next week, aiming to curb Tehran’s nuclear program. The meeting followed an April 12 session, with President Trump warning of military action if no deal is reached.

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Less talk, more action.

 

[Spartan Sprinter]

Less talk, more action.

I''m hearing ya Margery, it irks me especially when Netanyahu says stuff like this below.

If you know Khamenri's taking the you know what out of everyone,REACT!!!!

Netanyahu's response to Khameini's threats to destroy Israel

Netanyahu on Khameini: "The most brazen thing about this is that he issues this (threat) while he's negotiating - supposedly negotiating - peace with the United States."

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Iranian FM: Israel the 'only obstacle' to reaching nuclear-free Middle East​

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Saturday that Israel was the only obstacle to a nuclear-free Middle East and called on Europe and the international community to take a responsible stand. Araqchi spoke as a new round of negotiations between Iran and the United States on the Iranian nuclear program began in Rome.

An advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei added that the Iranian negotiating team was sent to the talks with full authority. "The leader aims to reach a comprehensive deal based on nine principles," Ali Shamkhani said.

"They are serious intentions, guarantees, balance, the lifting of sanctions, rejection of the 'Libyan model,' avoiding threats, expedited negotiations, restraining trouble-making elements such as Israel and easing restrictions on investments." He added that Iran was there to reach a balanced agreement and not to capitulate.

Israel only obstacle to nuclear free Middle East, Iranian foreign minister says

Araqchi speaks at the start of a new round of negotiations between the United States and Iran in Rome on the Iranian nuclear program

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Major concern in Israel over US-Iran nuclear talks​

According to the statement, the two sides made progress during talks, mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi. The agreement's stated goal is "to ensure Iran remains completely free of nuclear weapons and sanctions, while preserving its ability to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes." The next round of negotiations is expected to be held in Muscat "in the coming days."

From Iran's point of view, the Rome talks are seen as a major diplomatic win. The Omani Foreign Ministry's statement, reflecting the official positions of both parties, goes beyond the optimistic Iranian messaging following the last meeting. The declaration outlines the core principle of the emerging agreement: elimination of Iran's nuclear weapons capabilities in exchange for the lifting of sanctions, alongside permission to continue developing civilian nuclear energy.

However, a senior international source told Israel Hayom that despite this, the American delegation, led by Steve Witkoff, has defined as off-limits all industries and developments related to nuclear weapons. This includes warhead development, the mechanism intended to detonate a nuclear charge inside a missile, as well as missiles specifically designed to carry such warheads. Iranian officials, meanwhile, assert that missile projects were not discussed at all.

A shift in positions?​

Behind the scenes, a debate is intensifying between Witkoff's pro-negotiation stance and that of the deal's opponents, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who enjoys backing from a group of Republican senators. All are warning against a deal resembling the JCPOA, signed by the Obama administration, and questioning how Trump, who harshly criticized and annulled that agreement in 2019, could now endorse something similar.

On the surface, the outcome of today's meeting has sparked deep concern in Israel, raising questions about whether Witkoff, who is pushing for an agreement, has truly internalized the risks.

Major concern in Israel over US-Iran nuclear talks

From Iran’s perspective, the talks appear to be a resounding success. The Americans, at least at this stage, have dropped several of their key preconditions

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