Iran-US talks set to resume in Oman amid differences over enrichment: What to know
As Iran and the United States are set to kick off a third round of their nuclear negotiations, Tehran is grappling with mounting confusion about Washington's stance while reaffirming that its right to enrich uranium is not up for debate.
TEHRAN — Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, and his accompanying high-level delegation landed in Muscat on Friday for a third round of nuclear talks with the United States that will be mediated by the Omani government.
The talks, scheduled for Saturday, come at a critical juncture: Washington's messaging about Tehran's nuclear capabilities remains ambiguous while pressure on Iran to dismantle their program — a nonnegotiable for the country — grows.
"We are resolved to secure our nation's legitimate and lawful right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes," declared Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei in a statement on X. He noted that the Iranian side is seeking to find out how "serious and prepared" the US negotiators are for a fair and realistic deal.
Tehran has announced its openness to take verifiable steps to prove the "peaceful" nature of its nuclear program, but only in exchange for a swift removal of American sanctions.
