April 19, 2025 – Rome, Italy: Iran and the United States have wrapped up a second round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program, marking a significant step in easing decades-long tensions between the two nations. The talks, held at the Omani Embassy in Rome, were mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi and lasted approximately four hours.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei described the discussions as “constructive and purposeful,” emphasizing Tehran’s commitment to lifting crippling economic sanctions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi echoed this sentiment, calling the talks “a step forward” and noting progress in reaching a better understanding of principles and objectives.
The negotiations were led by US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff and Abbas Araghchi, with both delegations agreeing to continue discussions at the expert level in Oman next Wednesday. A review of these technical talks is scheduled for Saturday.
This historic moment comes after years of strained relations, exacerbated by former President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear accord in 2018. The agreement had limited Iran’s uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief, but its collapse led to heightened tensions and failed attempts to restore the deal.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed optimism about the outcome, while both sides acknowledged the importance of building trust and advancing toward a mutually beneficial agreement.
April 20, 2025 8:33 am
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