The United States and Iran are poised to engage in negotiations concerning Tehran’s nuclear program, with differing views on the nature of the talks.
On April 7, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump stated, “We’re dealing with them directly and maybe a deal is going to be made.” He emphasized that “doing a deal would be preferable to doing the obvious.” Trump also warned, “If the talks aren’t successful, I think it’s going to be a very bad day for Iran.”
Conversely, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserted that the discussions would be indirect. He wrote, “Iran and the United States will meet in Oman on Saturday for indirect high-level talks. It is as much an opportunity as it is a test. The ball is in America’s court.”
This development follows years of strained relations, particularly after Trump’s 2018 withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear agreement during his previous term. Iran has consistently opposed direct negotiations without explicit authorization from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has previously dismissed U.S. talks as unwise.
The Kremlin has expressed support for the upcoming discussions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated, “We support both direct and indirect talks between the United States and Iran concerning Iran’s nuclear program.”
As the international community watches closely, the outcome of these talks could significantly impact regional stability and global diplomatic relations.
