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U.S. Calls Latest Round of Nuclear Talks with Iran ‘Encouraging’ Despite Ongoing Disputes

Muscat, Oman – May 11, 2025 — The United States has described the latest round of nuclear negotiations with Iran as “encouraging,” despite significant unresolved issues surrounding uranium enrichment and sanctions relief.

The talks, held in Muscat and facilitated by Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi, brought together senior officials including Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. While formal diplomatic ties between the two nations remain severed, indirect negotiations have continued with the goal of reviving or reimagining a nuclear framework similar to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

“We had a constructive exchange that laid the groundwork for further discussions,” a senior U.S. official told reporters following the meetings. “We remain committed to finding a diplomatic solution, but major gaps persist.”

Key Sticking Points: Uranium Enrichment and Sanctions Relief
At the heart of the negotiations is the issue of Iran’s uranium enrichment, which has advanced to 60% purity — far beyond the 3.67% cap established by the JCPOA. Western intelligence agencies warn that this level of enrichment brings Iran technically closer to weapons-grade capability, though Tehran insists its nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes.

The U.S. is demanding that Iran halt enrichment activities altogether as part of any renewed agreement, while Iranian negotiators argue for the right to continue peaceful nuclear development within a regulated framework. Iran has also called for the full lifting of U.S.-imposed economic sanctions, which have crippled its economy since Washington withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018 under the Trump administration.

Diplomatic Timing and Political Context
The renewed diplomatic engagement comes amid heightened international concern over Iran’s nuclear trajectory and follows the arrival of former President Donald Trump on a Middle East diplomatic tour. Trump’s involvement — though unofficial — is seen as adding political pressure to accelerate negotiations.

According to sources familiar with the talks, the U.S. has set an informal two-month window to reach substantial progress, citing the urgency of containing nuclear proliferation in the region. However, analysts caution that the complexity of the technical and political issues involved makes a quick breakthrough unlikely.

Global Implications and Outlook
The outcome of these talks could have far-reaching consequences not only for U.S.-Iran relations but also for regional stability and global nonproliferation efforts. The European Union, Russia, and China — all original parties to the 2015 accord — continue to support diplomatic efforts and have urged both sides to demonstrate flexibility.

As discussions continue, both Washington and Tehran have expressed a cautious willingness to return to the table, albeit under difficult and politically sensitive conditions.
For now, hopes of a renewed nuclear accord remain alive — but tempered by the reality that bridging the divide will require sustained diplomatic effort, mutual concessions, and significant trust-building measures.

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