-US and Iran Agree to Hold Nuclear Talks in Muscat The United States has agreed to Iran’s request to relocate upcoming diplomatic talks to the Omani capital,
Muscat, and to restrict discussions exclusively to Iran’s nuclear program, excluding regional security matters and ballistic missile issues.
The negotiations are scheduled to take place on Friday, at a time when military tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to intensify.
Previously, the United States had accepted Turkey’s proposal to host the talks in Ankara, following extensive diplomatic efforts by Turkish officials to facilitate the meeting.
However, Iran rejected Ankara as the venue at the final stage, proposing Oman instead.
Both sides have now reached consensus on Muscat as the location,
a move widely viewed by analysts as a diplomatic setback for Turkey.
The decision diverted a high-profile diplomatic event that could have strengthened Ankara’s role and influence in Middle Eastern mediation efforts.
Oman has historically served as a discreet and trusted channel for dialogue between the United States and Iran, particularly on sensitive nuclear negotiations, making it a preferred venue for Tehran.
The agreement underscores Iran’s determination to narrowly define the scope of the talks,
while highlighting shifting diplomatic dynamics in the region amid growing security concerns.
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