WANA (May 21) – Oman’s Foreign Minister announced that the fifth round of talks between Iran and the United States will take place on Friday in Rome.

 

Badr Al-Busaidi, Oman’s Foreign Minister, said on Wednesday that the fifth round of indirect negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States will be held on Friday, May 23, in Rome, Italy.

 

Previously, four rounds of indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. were held with Oman’s mediation—three rounds in Muscat and one (the second round) in Rome.

 

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, responded today to recent comments by U.S. officials regarding Iran’s uranium enrichment program, stating: “Our position is crystal clear: enrichment will continue, with or without an agreement. We are evaluating whether to participate in the next round of talks. We stand firm against excessive demands at the negotiating table, but we have never abandoned diplomacy.”

 

Iran Confirms Fifth Round of Iran-U.S. Talks on Friday

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed that the fifth round of indirect Iran-U.S. negotiations will take place on Friday.

 

Referring to a proposal put forth by Oman and that country’s diplomatic efforts to arrange another round of talks between Iran and the U.S. in Rome, the spokesperson, Baghai, announced that the Islamic Republic of Iran has agreed to the proposal.

 

Baghai emphasized that Iran’s negotiating team remains determined and steadfast in defending the nation’s rights and interests—particularly regarding the peaceful use of nuclear energy, including enrichment—and in seeking the removal of unjust sanctions, leaving no effort or initiative unexplored in this regard.