The US and Iran have agreed to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday, as President Donald Trump issued a blunt warning to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that the meeting will start at 10:00 (06:00 GMT) in Muscat. This crucial dialogue comes after both nations grappled with differences over the location and extent of the discussions. President Trump has bolstered US forces in the region and threatened military action if Iran does not adhere to its demands related to its nuclear program and the suppression of protests within its borders.
He should be. As you know, they're negotiating with us, Trump stated, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Meanwhile, Khamenei cautioned that any US attack would ignite a regional conflict.
Despite earlier uncertainties regarding the talks, US officials confirmed the negotiations were still on track after intervention from various Arab leaders. Expectations for a meaningful outcome remain low, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizing that discussions couldn't focus exclusively on Iran's nuclear ambitions but would need to address other issues like ballistic missile development and regional security commitments.
Araghchi noted that Iran is open to negotiating a nuclear deal contingent on the lifting of US sanctions, asserting that their nuclear objectives are peaceful and denying any ambitions for weapon development. The background of this situation involves a history of military actions and heightened tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran, exacerbated by ongoing protests within Iran against government actions.
He should be. As you know, they're negotiating with us, Trump stated, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Meanwhile, Khamenei cautioned that any US attack would ignite a regional conflict.
Despite earlier uncertainties regarding the talks, US officials confirmed the negotiations were still on track after intervention from various Arab leaders. Expectations for a meaningful outcome remain low, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizing that discussions couldn't focus exclusively on Iran's nuclear ambitions but would need to address other issues like ballistic missile development and regional security commitments.
Araghchi noted that Iran is open to negotiating a nuclear deal contingent on the lifting of US sanctions, asserting that their nuclear objectives are peaceful and denying any ambitions for weapon development. The background of this situation involves a history of military actions and heightened tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran, exacerbated by ongoing protests within Iran against government actions.
