US sought to establish 'realistic' conditions in Iran discussions, says RTN source
American and Iranian teams engaged in indirect discussions regarding Tehran’s nuclear program in Rome. During the Omani-mediated negotiations on Saturday, the US delegation aimed to present “realistic” demands to Iran, as reported by an informed...
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American and Iranian teams engaged in indirect discussions regarding Tehran’s nuclear program in Rome.
During the Omani-mediated negotiations on Saturday, the US delegation aimed to present “realistic” demands to Iran, as reported by an informed source to RTN.
The talks involved delegations led by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who communicated through Omani mediators while seated in separate rooms. These negotiations followed a warning from US President Donald Trump two weeks earlier, where he threatened Iran with “bombing” if a nuclear agreement was not established.
An insider familiar with the negotiations shared with RTN that “the American delegation tried to set its demands realistically in the second round of negotiations.”
A US official stated to CBS News, “We made very good progress in our direct and indirect discussions.”
Araghchi took to X to express that the “relatively positive atmosphere in Rome has enabled progress on principles and objectives of a possible deal.” He mentioned that many people in Tehran feel that the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, is “no longer good enough for us.”
During his first term, US President Donald Trump withdrew from the JCPOA, alleging that the Islamic Republic was secretly violating the agreement. Trump reinstated sanctions against Iran and renewed his “maximum pressure” campaign in February. While Iran has denied any violations, it has since diminished its commitments under the JCPOA and increased its uranium enrichment.
On Saturday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated, “Iran’s nuclear program is completely peaceful, and Iran is ready to dispel any doubts in this regard.”
According to the Iranian foreign minister, technical experts are set to reconvene before the next round of talks between Witkoff and Araghchi in Oman on April 26.
Ian Smith for TROIB News
During the Omani-mediated negotiations on Saturday, the US delegation aimed to present “realistic” demands to Iran, as reported by an informed source to RTN.
The talks involved delegations led by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who communicated through Omani mediators while seated in separate rooms. These negotiations followed a warning from US President Donald Trump two weeks earlier, where he threatened Iran with “bombing” if a nuclear agreement was not established.
An insider familiar with the negotiations shared with RTN that “the American delegation tried to set its demands realistically in the second round of negotiations.”
A US official stated to CBS News, “We made very good progress in our direct and indirect discussions.”
Araghchi took to X to express that the “relatively positive atmosphere in Rome has enabled progress on principles and objectives of a possible deal.” He mentioned that many people in Tehran feel that the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, is “no longer good enough for us.”
During his first term, US President Donald Trump withdrew from the JCPOA, alleging that the Islamic Republic was secretly violating the agreement. Trump reinstated sanctions against Iran and renewed his “maximum pressure” campaign in February. While Iran has denied any violations, it has since diminished its commitments under the JCPOA and increased its uranium enrichment.
On Saturday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated, “Iran’s nuclear program is completely peaceful, and Iran is ready to dispel any doubts in this regard.”
According to the Iranian foreign minister, technical experts are set to reconvene before the next round of talks between Witkoff and Araghchi in Oman on April 26.
Ian Smith for TROIB News
