Iran and US Engage in Fifth Round of Nuclear Negotiations in Rome
Iran and the US began a fifth round of nuclear negotiations in Rome, focusing on uranium enrichment, a key sticking point.
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Iran and the US commenced a fifth round of nuclear negotiations in Rome, with uranium enrichment as the central issue. US officials, including President Trump, maintain that Iran must halt all enrichment for sanctions relief, while Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insists that any deal must allow for some enrichment. The talks, mediated by Oman, aim to limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for lifting economic sanctions. Despite some progress reported by Oman's Foreign Minister, skepticism remains, with Iran warning of potential military responses if negotiations fail and the US facing pressure from its own sanctions.
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The main disagreement centers on uranium enrichment; the US demands Iran halt all uranium enrichment as a condition for sanctions relief, while Iran insists on retaining the right to enrich uranium to some extent in any deal.
Oman acts as a mediator in the US-Iran nuclear negotiations, facilitating dialogue between the two countries to reach an agreement to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for lifting sanctions.
If negotiations fail, Iran has warned of potential military responses, and there are concerns that Israel might prepare for possible military action, highlighting increased regional tensions.
The fifth round of talks in Rome ended with some progress reported by Oman's Foreign Minister, though it was not conclusive and key issues remain unresolved.
The US faces internal pressure to maintain sanctions on Iran, complicating negotiations as officials seek to balance diplomatic progress with political and security concerns.
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