The United States and Iran are set to engage in critical negotiations this weekend in Oman, a neutral venue, as diplomatic tensions between the two nations continue to escalate following Donald Trump’s return to the White House. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has outlined a firm “red line” for Iran, emphasizing that the country must not develop nuclear weapons under any circumstances.
Witkoff stressed the need for Iran’s nuclear program to be completely dismantled, while acknowledging that compromises may be necessary to reach a deal. Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, he stated, “I think our position begins with dismantlement of your program. That is our position today. That doesn’t mean, by the way, that at the margin we’re not going to find other ways to find compromise between the two countries.” He added, “As for our red line — there can’t be weaponization of your nuclear capability.”
The discussions come amid heightened tensions, with President Trump recently threatening to “bomb” Iran if the country refuses to engage in negotiations. The remarks have added urgency to the upcoming talks, which aim to address longstanding concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional stability.
As the two nations prepare for negotiations, the stakes remain high, with the potential outcomes likely to have significant implications for global security and diplomacy.
