ALBAWABA- The planned nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran, originally scheduled for Saturday in Rome, have been postponed due to “logistical reasons,” Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi confirmed on Thursday.
New dates for the talks will be announced once both sides agree on a revised schedule.
The delay comes amid rising speculation around diplomatic efforts to revive nuclear discussions. U.S.
National Security Advisor Michael Waltz told Fox News that Washington's chief negotiator, Steve Witkoff, remains ready to re-engage with Iran.
However, Axios reported, citing three sources, that the upcoming fourth round of talks is now likely to be pushed to next week.
A separate meeting between Iran and the European trio—Britain, France, and Germany—also faces potential postponement.
Responding to the developments, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei confirmed the date change and reiterated that the proposal to delay came from the Omani side. He said a new date would be set following mutual agreement.
Baghaei emphasized Iran’s continued commitment to diplomacy, stating that the Iranian delegation has approached the negotiations with goodwill and a clear legal framework rooted in international law. He stressed the country's aim to achieve the peaceful use of nuclear energy and lift what it considers unlawful sanctions.
"Iran seeks a fair, reasonable, and lasting agreement that safeguards the legitimate rights and welfare of its people,” Baghaei said. “We will persist on this path with determination and clarity.”
The third round of indirect U.S.-Iran negotiations wrapped up last Saturday in Muscat, marking the first substantial discussion of technical aspects of a possible nuclear deal, including Washington’s proposed limits on Iran’s nuclear activities and Tehran’s demands for sanction relief.
