Iran and U.S. to Hold Fourth Round of Nuclear Talks in Muscat on Sunday, May 11

Iran and the United States are set to engage in a fourth round of indirect nuclear talks, scheduled to take place in Muscat, Oman, on Sunday, May 11. This development follows a delay in the previously planned discussions in Rome, with Oman acting as a mediator between the two nations. The talks will focus on humanitarian and security issues, built upon three rounds of intensive consultations in recent months. The talks aim to address Iran's nuclear program, with the U.S. seeking a diplomatic resolution to the issue. Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's special envoy for Middle East affairs, has expressed optimism about the progress of the negotiations, indicating that the discussions are moving in a positive direction. President Trump has emphasized that the goal of these negotiations is the 'total dismantlement' of Iran's nuclear program, while also stating that Iran could pursue peaceful nuclear energy development. Despite the ongoing dialogue, the exact timing of the next round of talks remains under consideration, as stated by Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei. He noted that Oman's proposal to hold the talks early next week is being reviewed, but no definitive date has been set. The potential delay is attributed to Trump's upcoming trip to the Middle East.