The negotiations between Iran and the United States held in Rome focused on the Iranian nuclear program and the potential lifting of Washington's sanctions. Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, described the four-hour meeting as 'good' and 'progressive', highlighting a greater understanding of fundamental principles and objectives by both parties. These talks represent the second round, following the first meeting in Muscat, the capital of Oman.
The context of the negotiations is marked by recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to attack Iran if it does not accept his dialogue proposal presented in March. In July 2015, Iran signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, but the U.S. withdrawal from the agreement in 2018 and the reimposition of sanctions led Iran to reduce its nuclear commitments. Efforts to reactivate the agreement have not made significant progress so far, keeping the international community on alert due to concerns over Iranian nuclear armament.
In a constructive atmosphere, Araghchi announced that the negotiations in Rome have progressed, following the second round of indirect talks mediated by Oman. It was agreed to begin technical negotiations at the expert level in Oman next week to detail the framework of the agreement. Furthermore, a new meeting was scheduled in Oman on Saturday to assess the results of the experts' work. However, the U.S. withdrawal to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, has not been discussed in the context of these negotiations.
