Iran and US to draft framework for new Nuclear Deal

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to start drafting a framework for a possible nuclear deal after indirect talks in Oman.

Iran and the United States have agreed to begin drafting a framework for a potential nuclear agreement after their second round of indirect talks, mediated by Oman. The discussions signal a cautious step forward in efforts to ease long-standing tensions over Iran’s nuclear program.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed on Saturday, April 19, that progress had been made during talks in Rome with the U.S. president’s envoy. He announced that expert-level meetings would begin on Wednesday in Oman to discuss the structure and components of a possible agreement.

According to Araghchi, senior officials from both nations will meet again next Saturday in Oman to review the technical outcomes and determine the next steps. The negotiations aim to find a diplomatic path forward while addressing the concerns of both sides.

The talks are taking place amid renewed pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who previously warned that Washington would consider military options if Iran did not agree to new nuclear restrictions. This rhetoric has heightened regional tensions and urgency surrounding the negotiations.

Iran maintains that its nuclear program is peaceful but has expressed willingness to accept certain limitations in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions. However, Tehran insists it will not dismantle its uranium enrichment centrifuges or reduce enriched uranium stockpiles below the levels agreed in the 2015 deal.

An Iranian official emphasized that any new agreement must respect Iran’s scientific advancements and national interests. Meanwhile, Israeli officials have stated they are not ruling out the possibility of striking Iran’s nuclear sites in the coming months if diplomacy fails.

As diplomatic efforts intensify, the involvement of Oman as a mediator continues to be crucial, given its history of facilitating backchannel talks between Tehran and Washington. The outcome of this renewed engagement could significantly impact the broader Middle East security landscape.

International observers and nuclear watchdogs are closely monitoring the process. A successful deal could help stabilize the region and prevent further escalation, while failure may reopen the door to conflict and deeper economic sanctions.

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