An important nuclear dialogue between Iran and the USA is scheduled for Saturday. Leading these talks will be Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and the USA's special envoy Steve Vitkoff, with mediation by Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi.
Following an unexpected announcement by President Donald Trump on Monday, the White House reiterated on Friday that Iran could face "a hellish situation" if it does not agree to cease its nuclear program.
Is a Deal Possible Without Threats?
Iranian media reported on Friday that this dialogue could herald a new chapter in Iran-US relations. Meanwhile, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi indicated that there's potential for an agreement without American threats and pressure.
If the US Participates Earnestly...
Iranian officials have devised "significant and practical" proposals. An Iranian official stated that if the US engages earnestly in the talks, reaching an agreement could be straightforward.
2015: Trump Undermines Iran Relations
In 2015, the US withdrew from the nuclear agreement with Iran, leading Iran to increase its uranium reserves. Iran asserts its nuclear program is solely for peaceful energy purposes, although Western nations suspect it is a covert operation to develop nuclear arms. The possibility of direct dialogue in these talks remains limited.
