Norway a Potential Destination to Host Negotiations Between Tehran and Washington

In light of the escalating regional and international tensions surrounding the Iranian nuclear file, which followed the stalled previous negotiations sponsored by Oman, indications have shown that Norway is a candidate to host a new round of talks that were halted due to the joint military campaign between the United States and Israel on Iranian territory in the months of April and June.

Informed sources told Tehran Times that "Tehran and Washington are showing readiness to resume negotiations, but with new conditions this time," noting that Iran is demanding the inclusion of a clause for compensation for damages resulting from military operations as a fundamental part of any future agreement. The sources added that these negotiations are expected to begin indirectly, through a mediator acting as a channel between the two parties, starting this month.


The sources pointed out that "the previous round of talks was scheduled to resume in June, but Israel launched intensive airstrikes on nuclear and military facilities in Iran, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,000 people, including nuclear scientists and Iranian military leaders." Iran responded with missile attacks on occupied territories and a U.S. military base in Qatar, prompting the United States to engage directly in the war by bombing Iranian sites, leading to the cessation of military operations after 12 days through Israeli mediation. This military escalation had a significant impact on the relations between Iran and the United States, resulting in the halt of negotiations.