The United States and Iran are set to resume nuclear negotiations on April 26 in Oman, building on momentum gained in Rome earlier this month, a senior US official confirmed.
The upcoming session will feature direct dialogue between US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi—a rare move in the historically tense relationship between the two nations.
🇮🇷 Iran calls for a “balanced agreement”
Iran has stressed that it wants a “balanced agreement”, rejecting any notion of surrender in the ongoing nuclear talks. Most discussions have so far been conducted through intermediaries, but Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi, who is mediating, noted:
“These talks are gaining momentum, and now even the unlikely is possible.”
Ahead of the Rome meeting, Witkoff held consultations with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, signaling that the nuclear watchdog could play a critical role in monitoring any eventual deal.
⚠️ Iran’s red lines remain unchanged
Despite progress, Iranian officials remain adamant about preserving their nuclear rights. Top adviser Ali Shamkhani stated:
“Iran is seeking a balanced agreement, not a surrender.”
This comes after Witkoff offered ambiguous statements on whether Iran might be permitted to continue low-level uranium enrichment under a new deal.
The upcoming April 26 talks in Oman are expected to address this critical issue and possibly pave the way toward a renewed nuclear understanding—or expose further rifts between the two countries.
