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Iran and US Progress to Third Round of Nuclear Talks Amid Regional Tensions

Iran and the US have agreed to a third round of nuclear negotiations amid rising regional tensions, with technical discussions scheduled in Oman before April 26.

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  1. U.S. and Iran agree to enter next phase of nuclear talks

    The talks represent a historic moment, given the decades of enmity between the two countries since the 1979 Islamic Revolution overthrew a U.S.-backed regime, and a U.S. embassy hostage crisis that same year.

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  2. US and Iran Conclude Second Round of Nuclear Talks, Agree to Third

    Tensions between Washington and Tehran have reached a near breaking point in recent years, however, owing in part to Iran’s financial and military support of terror groups including Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the Houthis in Yemen.

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  3. Iran says progress in nuclear talks with US, confirms third round next week

    Western governments, including the US, have long accused Iran of seeking to develop nuclear weapons – an allegation Tehran has denied, insisting its nuclear programme is solely for peaceful civilian use.

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  4. U.S. and Iran hold second round of negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program

    That the talks are even happening represents a historic moment, given the decades of enmity between the two countries since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the U.S. Embassy hostage crisis.

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  5. Iran and the U.S. plan expert-level talks over Tehran's nuclear program

    That talks are even happening represents a historic moment, given the decades of enmity between the two countries since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the U.S. Embassy hostage crisis.

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  6. Iran, US hold talks in Rome in bid to reach nuclear deal

    Tehran has however sought to tamp down expectations of a quick deal, after some Iranian officials speculated that sanctions could be lifted soon.

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Updated: Apr 19th, 2025, 3:20 PM ET

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Following a constructive second round of nuclear negotiations in Rome, Iran and the US will hold a third meeting in Oman on April 26. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed cautious optimism, noting the importance of upcoming expert discussions aimed at refining a potential deal regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions. Tensions are high in the region, partly due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and the potential for military action. The recent talks reflect a significant shift after years of animosity post-US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.


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  • Negotiations between the US and Iran concerning Tehran’s nuclear program are ongoing, highlighting a historically complex relationship shaped by decades of enmity since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

  • The current scale of Iran's nuclear program raises significant concerns, with US and Israeli military action seen as potential outcomes if diplomatic efforts do not yield results in avoiding nuclear weapon development.

  • Iran's willingness to negotiate and engage diplomatically, including the hope for Russia's involvement in any future agreements, suggests a critical juncture in international relations.


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