Iran Confirms Second Round of Nuclear Talks with the US to Be Held in Rome, Not Oman

Iran Confirms Second Round of Nuclear Talks with the US to Be Held in Rome, Not Oman

Iran confirmed on Wednesday that the second round of talks with the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program, which was originally scheduled to take place in Oman, will now be held in Rome.

According to Iranian state television, Oman will continue its role as mediator during the discussions.

The talks come in response to a letter sent last month by US President Donald Trump to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in which Trump called for direct negotiations on the nuclear issue. Iran responded to the letter through Oman.

Subsequently, the two countries held a meeting in Muscat, the capital of Oman, on April 12. Both sides described the discussions as “positive and constructive.”

Although US media initially reported that the second round of talks would take place in Rome, Iran had previously expressed a desire to return to Oman. However, the latest decision confirms that the upcoming talks will be held in Rome.

Earlier this week, Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, told Fox News that the United States may allow Iran to enrich uranium up to 3.67%—the limit set under the previous nuclear agreement.

However, he later stated that Iran should halt uranium enrichment entirely.

In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran is willing to discuss concerns about its nuclear program, but its right to enrich uranium is non-negotiable.