US, Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks in Istanbul

The United States and Iran are set to resume nuclear talks on Friday in Istanbul, with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expected to meet to revive stalled diplomacy.

Regional diplomats say representatives from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, the UAE and other states may also participate in the Istanbul discussions, aimed at preventing further escalation.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of “bad things” if no deal is reached, even as he maintains a significant U.S. naval presence near Iran amid ongoing tensions.

Iran has indicated willingness to engage in dialogue, with senior officials saying talks could begin soon, although disagreements over key issues like enrichment and missiles remain.

The upcoming talks come after months of tension between Washington and Tehran, driven by disputes over Iran’s nuclear program, regional activities, and recent domestic unrest in Iran.

The talks mark the first direct negotiation attempt since indirect nuclear discussions collapsed following a brief but intense regional conflict and rising military posturing.

Past negotiations have seen deep disagreements, particularly over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels and the broader scope of U.S. demands, making any breakthrough challenging.

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