The governments of United States and Iran started their second set of indirect nuclear talks at Rome with the main focus on Iran's developing nuclear program. The talks continue with Omani official assistance after the productive opening discussions in Muscat.
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff directs the U.S. delegation during the talks and the Iranian side brings Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as their leader to the negotiations. President Donald Trump has begun his "maximum pressure" policy to reinstate sanctions while ending support for the 2015 nuclear deal during the negotiations between both parties. The Iranian government remains open to program restrictions regarding uranium enrichment while requesting binding security that future U.S. administrations will uphold any new agreement. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared the uranium enrichment capabilities along with missile development activities as absolute dealbreakers which Tehran refuses to compromise.
President Trump's diplomatic envoy serves as an obstacle to productive talks because he ignores established European nuclear experts who could help find solutions during the negotiations. Diplomats from the European countries show deep worries about this method since they view it as a critical failing in their strategy. Both sides must overcome substantial differences during these discussions because the United States demands Iran to stop and destroy all its uranium enrichment capabilities. Multiple organizations will examine the results of these talks because these negotiations have fundamental effects on local security and worldwide nuclear pacts.