US & Iran begin nuclear talks days after Donald Trump threatened bombing
In a sudden turn of events, Iran and the United States have begun indirect talks in Oman, with Iran confirming the development. This comes just days after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran if it didn’t arrive at a deal on its nuclear program.
The talks, which are being facilitated by Oman, will see Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff representing the two sides. The representatives will be given different rooms and will exchange messages via an Omani minister.
The news comes as a surprise to many, given the tensions between the two countries in recent months. Iran has been under intense pressure from the US and other Western powers over its nuclear program, which Tehran has consistently maintained is for peaceful purposes.
However, the US has long been suspicious of Iran’s intentions, and has imposed harsh sanctions on the country in an effort to limit its ability to develop its nuclear program.
In recent days, tensions between the two countries have reached a boiling point. Trump tweeted earlier this week that he would “never” allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon, and warned that if Iran didn’t come to the negotiating table, the US would take military action.
“Iran is not going to be a nuclear power,” Trump said. “We will never let that happen. If they do, there will be big problems. Big problems. Believe me, it won’t happen.”
Iranian officials responded swiftly to Trump’s threats, with Foreign Minister Araghchi saying that the country would not be bullied or intimidated by the US.
“We have said many times that we will not be threatened or bullied by the United States,” Araghchi said. “We will not be forced to make concessions or compromise our sovereignty. We will continue to defend our rights and our interests.”
The indirect talks between Iran and the US are seen as a major breakthrough in the ongoing crisis between the two countries. The talks are being facilitated by Oman, which has a long history of hosting diplomatic talks between the US and Iran.
In the past, Oman has played a key role in mediating disputes between the two countries. In 2013, Oman helped to facilitate a deal between the US and Iran over the release of American hostages held by Iran.
The current talks are seen as a major test of the US and Iran’s willingness to engage in diplomacy. If successful, they could potentially lead to a major breakthrough in the crisis over Iran’s nuclear program.
However, the talks are also fraught with challenges. The US and Iran have fundamentally different views on the issue of Iran’s nuclear program, and it is unclear whether they will be able to find a mutually acceptable solution.
The US has long demanded that Iran agree to drastic cuts in its nuclear program, including the elimination of its stockpile of enriched uranium. Iran, on the other hand, has refused to make concessions on its nuclear program, saying that it has the right to develop its own nuclear technology.
The talks are also being watched closely by other countries in the region, including Israel, which has long been a critic of Iran’s nuclear program.
The Israeli government has called on the US to take a tougher stance on Iran, and has threatened to take military action against the country if necessary.
The indirect talks between Iran and the US are a sign that the two countries are willing to engage in diplomacy, but it remains to be seen whether they will be able to find a lasting solution to the crisis over Iran’s nuclear program.
In the meantime, the world will be watching closely to see what happens next in this developing story.
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