Iran looking to change nuclear talks venue to Oman, regional diplomat says
A regional diplomat on Tuesday said that Iran is looking to change the venue of its talks on Friday to Oman. They are currently scheduled to be held in Istanbul, Turkey. The diplomat also said that Iran is seeking to change the scope of the talks on Friday to focus on the nuclear file. They also added that the nation does not want the direct participation of countries in the region. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian earlier confirmed on Tuesday that he had ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, after his counterpart Donald Trump threatened "bad things" if no deal was reached."I have instructed my Minister of Foreign Affairs, provided that a suitable environment exists — one free from threats and unreasonable expectations — to pursue fair and equitable negotiations," Pezeshkian said in a post on X.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp ChannelsThe talks will be held "within the framework of our national interests", he said.Washington dispatched an aircraft carrier group to the Middle East following Iranian authorities' deadly response to anti-government protests that peaked last month.US President Trump has said he remains hopeful that Washington will "work something out" with Iran, but warned on Monday that "bad things would happen" if no deal is reached.Tehran has insisted it wants diplomacy while vowing an unbridled response to any aggression.Witkoff, Araghchi expected to meet on Friday for possible nuclear deal discussionsIran weighs nuclear diplomacy with US to cool fears of war
A regional diplomat on Tuesday said that Iran is looking to change the venue of its talks on Friday to Oman. They are currently scheduled to be held in Istanbul, Turkey.
The diplomat also said that Iran is seeking to change the scope of the talks on Friday to focus on the nuclear file. They also added that the nation does not want the direct participation of countries in the region.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian earlier confirmed on Tuesday that he had ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, after his counterpart Donald Trump threatened "bad things" if no deal was reached.
"I have instructed my Minister of Foreign Affairs, provided that a suitable environment exists — one free from threats and unreasonable expectations — to pursue fair and equitable negotiations," Pezeshkian said in a post on X.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels
The talks will be held "within the framework of our national interests", he said.
Washington dispatched an aircraft carrier group to the Middle East following Iranian authorities' deadly response to anti-government protests that peaked last month.
US President Trump has said he remains hopeful that Washington will "work something out" with Iran, but warned on Monday that "bad things would happen" if no deal is reached.
Tehran has insisted it wants diplomacy while vowing an unbridled response to any aggression.
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