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U.S. and Iran's Nuclear Talks Progress in Oman Amid Ongoing Tensions

U.S. and Iran engage in serious nuclear talks in Oman, planning follow-up meetings amid recent violence and diplomatic optimism.

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  1. Iran and U.S. expert teams hold hours of talks in Oman over Tehran's nuclear program

    The talks seek to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the U.S. has imposed on the Islamic Republic closing in on a half-century of enmity.

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  2. US and Iran Conclude 3rd Round of Nuclear Talks, Schedule 4th

    Tensions between Washington and Tehran have reached a near-breaking point in recent years, owing in part to Iran’s financial and military support of terror groups, including Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the Houthis in Yemen.

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  3. Iran, US begin negotiations over Tehran's advancing nuclear program

    The negotiations seek to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the U.S. lifting some economic sanctions it has imposed on the Islamic Republic.

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  4. Iran, US begin expert talks in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program

    The talks seek to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the U.S. has imposed on the Islamic Republic closing in on half a century of enmity.

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  5. Iran and the US begin expert talks in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program

    The talks seek to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the U.S. has imposed on the Islamic Republic closing in on half a century of enmity.

    Iran and the US begin expert talks in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program

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  6. Iran and the US Prepare for Expert Talks in Oman over Tehran's Rapidly Advancing Nuclear Program

    The talks seek to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the U.S. has imposed on the Islamic Republic closing in on half a century of enmity.

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Updated: Apr 26th, 2025, 3:21 PM ET

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On April 26, Iran and the U.S. held productive nuclear negotiations in Muscat, Oman, concluding with an agreement for further discussions next weekend. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the talks as serious and detailed, though significant disagreements remain. The discussions aimed to limit Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief, tapping into a cautious optimism from both sides. Concurrently, a major explosion in southern Iran underscored the continued volatility of the region. The upcoming meeting is scheduled for May 3, as the U.S. hopes for a renewed commitment to nuclear limits amid fluctuating demands.


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  • The negotiations between Iran and the U.S. focus on limiting Iran's nuclear program, especially regarding uranium enrichment, in exchange for lifting some economic sanctions.

  • U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi led in-depth technical discussions during the third round of talks, highlighting a focus on core principles and objectives.

  • Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi announced that both countries identified a shared aspiration for an agreement, with further high-level negotiations planned for May 3.


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