US-Iran Talks Nailed on the Brink Before White House Relents on Oman Move
In a dramatic turn of events, talks between the United States and Iran, scheduled to take place in Turkey earlier this week, have been revived after Washington initially refused to budge on its insistence that discussions also address Tehran's ballistic missile program. The White House had made it clear that any negotiations would need to include Tehran's intentions regarding its nuclear and missile activities.
Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, announced the rescheduled talks in Muscat, Oman, late Wednesday, after reports emerged of a last-minute effort by Arab states to persuade the US administration not to abandon its engagement with Iranian officials. The Iranian delegation had refused to attend the talks if they were held in Turkey without the presence of Arab states, citing concerns over national security.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that Washington's initial stance was based on an assumption that a multilateral forum in Turkey would be established. However, after receiving conflicting reports from Tehran, the US agreed to proceed with the talks in Oman, where most of the previous rounds of negotiations took place.
The rescheduled talks come as tensions between the two nations remain high, with the US reportedly willing to use its naval and airpower capabilities in the region to pressure Iran into accepting certain conditions. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been warned by President Trump that his country should be "very worried" about the implications of the collapse.
The resumption of talks in Oman is seen as a last-ditch effort for Tehran to avoid a US strike against its leadership and nuclear program. Iran has insisted that any negotiations can only focus on assurances regarding its commitment not to enrich uranium within the country, which Washington sees as a non-negotiable condition.
Russia has re-emerged as a potential mediator in the talks, with Moscow's proposal to take Iranian uranium stockpiles out of circulation still on the table. However, it remains unclear whether these discussions will yield meaningful results or simply serve to delay a more comprehensive resolution to the crisis.
As tensions continue to simmer, diplomats and analysts warn that the fate of these negotiations hangs precariously in the balance, with both sides harboring deep concerns about their respective positions and interests.
In a dramatic turn of events, talks between the United States and Iran, scheduled to take place in Turkey earlier this week, have been revived after Washington initially refused to budge on its insistence that discussions also address Tehran's ballistic missile program. The White House had made it clear that any negotiations would need to include Tehran's intentions regarding its nuclear and missile activities.
Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, announced the rescheduled talks in Muscat, Oman, late Wednesday, after reports emerged of a last-minute effort by Arab states to persuade the US administration not to abandon its engagement with Iranian officials. The Iranian delegation had refused to attend the talks if they were held in Turkey without the presence of Arab states, citing concerns over national security.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that Washington's initial stance was based on an assumption that a multilateral forum in Turkey would be established. However, after receiving conflicting reports from Tehran, the US agreed to proceed with the talks in Oman, where most of the previous rounds of negotiations took place.
The rescheduled talks come as tensions between the two nations remain high, with the US reportedly willing to use its naval and airpower capabilities in the region to pressure Iran into accepting certain conditions. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been warned by President Trump that his country should be "very worried" about the implications of the collapse.
The resumption of talks in Oman is seen as a last-ditch effort for Tehran to avoid a US strike against its leadership and nuclear program. Iran has insisted that any negotiations can only focus on assurances regarding its commitment not to enrich uranium within the country, which Washington sees as a non-negotiable condition.
Russia has re-emerged as a potential mediator in the talks, with Moscow's proposal to take Iranian uranium stockpiles out of circulation still on the table. However, it remains unclear whether these discussions will yield meaningful results or simply serve to delay a more comprehensive resolution to the crisis.
As tensions continue to simmer, diplomats and analysts warn that the fate of these negotiations hangs precariously in the balance, with both sides harboring deep concerns about their respective positions and interests.
I think this whole thing is super complicated 
. The US is basically saying "we won't talk if you don't talk to us" while Iran is all like "we only want to talk if we feel safe 
". And then there's Russia trying to mediate, but it's hard to see how that's gonna work when the US and Iran are so far apart on everything 
. I'm not sure what's more concerning - the fact that tensions are still high or the fact that the White House is basically threatening military action 
. It's a super delicate situation, and I don't think anyone can predict what's gonna happen next 
.
The US is being super stubborn about its conditions for talks, and Iran's just trying to protect itself from what it perceives as an existential threat 
.
. It's like they're trying to create a scenario where everyone loses 
. And what about all the innocent civilians who get caught in the crossfire? 
. Is this just another example of the US using its diplomatic muscle to get what it wants? 
I'm calling foul on that one 
.
. But hey, stranger things have happened, right? 
. Newsflash: it's all about the nuclear program, folks 
️. If Washington isn't willing to budge on that front, then what's the point of these talks? 
The Iranians are taking a calculated risk by showing up anyway, but I'm not convinced this will lead to anything concrete 
...
I'm so relieved that talks between US and Iran are back on! It's like a big weight is lifted off everyone's shoulders 
. I know it's not going to be easy, but I really believe in the power of diplomacy 
. Russia should definitely be involved in this - their proposal sounds super reasonable 
!
usa's stance on iran's missile program is still super questionable to me , like, can't they just focus on the bigger picture ? 
and what's with russia coming in as a mediator now ? seems like they're trying to stir up more mess 
also, why should iran have to beg for talks to happen at all ? shouldn't both sides be willing to compromise ? 
Russia is trying to be a mediator but honestly I don't know what they're hoping to achieve other than delaying this inevitable crisis 
just when u thought it was all gonna go down in flames 
talks are back on! 
but Iran's all like "no way" 
hope it doesn't all fall apart again 
. The US is being super firm on its demands, but Iran's just trying to avoid a strike 
. Can't we find a middle ground here? It feels like we're all stuck in a cycle of brinksmanship 
. We need to find a way for both sides to feel secure, you know?