Iranian and US officials will meet at a high-level diplomatic conference in the Sultan of Oman on Saturday to discuss Tehran’s rapidly moving forward nuclear program.
There is no agreement, but the interests are high as the two countries are closed to almost half a century of hostility.
Tensions between Washington and Tehran have escalated in recent months. US President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to unleash airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear program if the deal was not reached.
Iranian officials are increasingly warning that nuclear weapons can be pursued with stockpiles of uranium close to weapon-grade levels.
Negotiations are particularly important in the context of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Senior Iranian officials emphasize that Tehran is holding these negotiations with serious intentions.
Iranian officials have stressed that Tehran “will not accept it to give up.” Nuclear Program For peaceful purposes as part of a potential agreement.”
Ali Shamhani, political adviser to Iran’s top leader, said the issue could be resolved if the US demonstrates integrity and political will.
US authorities invited Tehran to reach a deal that achieves stability based on the principle that “peace is power.”
Oman has been pursuing quiet diplomacy for years and can play an important role as a meditator.
Its unique history, people and proximity to Iran made it essential to the West as it was debated after the Iranian debate.
