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Saturday, April 26, 2025
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Saturday, April 26, 2025
Iran and the US begin expert talks in Oman over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program
In this photo released by Iranian Foreign Ministry, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, right, steps out from his plane as he arrives at Muscat, Oman, Friday, April 25, 2025, a day prior to negotiations with US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff. (Iranian Foreign Ministry via AP)
A third round of talks between Iran and the United States has begun in Oman, with experts seeking in-depth discussions over how to reach a possible deal.
Iranian state television announces the start of the negotiations. American officials could not be immediately reached.
The talks seek to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed on the Islamic Republic.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to unleash airstrikes targeting Iran’s program if a deal isn’t reached. Iranian officials increasingly warn that they could pursue a nuclear weapon with their stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels.
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