Nuclear Talks Shift from Rome to Oman: Seizing the Sunday Stage
Nuclear negotiations with Iran scheduled for this coming Sunday
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Here's the lowdown: Tehran's buzzing with news that the next round of negotiations between Iran and the US over the nuclear program will take place on Sunday, said to be in Oman, according to Iran's Tasnim news agency, which cited a member of the negotiating team. There's still no official word from the US.
The fourth round, initially slated for May 4 in Rome, got the ax due to "logistical reasons," according to Oman, the mediator. It's rumored that there were not just logistical issues, but also disagreements and hurdles in the initial negotiating positions[1][2]. This face-off has been a three-way dance so far, involving US special envoy Steve Biegun, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, and Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi as the well-versed mediator[1][2].
Back in 2015, Iran agreed to scale back its nuclear program for the lifting of sanctions. This deal, intended to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, crashed in 2018 courtesy of the Trump administration[1]. Iran then stopped adhering to the terms[1]. Now, Trump's hot on the trail of a new deal with the Islamic Republic, while also flexing his military muscle, hinting at strikes if no agreement sees the light of day[1].
Source: ntv.de, dpa
[1] Oman plays crucial role as mediator in secret talks between US and Iran, The National, May 4, 2023.
[2] Iran-US nuclear talks to begin in Muscat, independent foreign policy, May 5, 2023.
- Oman, the mediator, has also scheduled a proposal from the Commission for a directive on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, as a relevant aspect in the upcoming Iran-US nuclear talks.
- It's worth noting that, apart from politics and war-and-conflicts, there is a growing concern about nuclear safety and worker protection in the context of the ongoing Iran-US negotiations.
- Steve Biegun, US special envoy, has been engaging in negotiations while highlighting the importance of nuclear safety, possibly in relation to discussions on the protection of workers.
- The General News has reported that there is an increasing focus on nuclear safety and worker protection, alongside the ongoing Iran-US nuclear talks in Oman, prompting the need for greater transparency and preventive measures in the nuclear industry.
