Oman announces the conclusion of the fourth round of Iranian-American nuclear talks.

The fourth round of talks between American and Iranian officials concluded on Sunday, May 11 in Oman, lasting for over three hours, as reported by "Axis". An American official mentioned that U.S. envoy Steve White conducted "direct and indirect" talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, confirming that both parties reached an agreement to progress in the negotiations and continue working on technical aspects. The Omani Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Oman will coordinate and announce the date of the next round of talks between Tehran and Washington. Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi described the discussions as including "useful and new ideas," expressing a mutual desire to reach an "honorable" agreement. Albusaidi added in a post on "Axis" that the next round will take place after consultations with their respective leaderships. Iranian media reported that the fourth round of indirect talks in Muscat was "difficult but beneficial," involving senior negotiators from both sides within Oman's efforts to reconcile differences regarding the Iranian nuclear program. Araghchi held intensive consultations with his Omani counterpart at the start of the talks, which were postponed last week. Iranian reports highlighted Araghchi's praise for Oman's role, describing it as "important" in facilitating dialogue, emphasizing his country's stance on "fundamental aspects of negotiations and non-negotiable principles." Albusaidi reiterated his country's commitment to providing all forms of support to ensure the smooth progress of negotiations, according to the official IRNA agency. Before heading to Muscat, Araghchi declared that the nuclear enrichment issue is "non-negotiable or subject to negotiation," criticizing the "contradictory statements" from the American side. Araghchi stated: "Unfortunately, we hear a lot of contradictory statements from the other party... their positions inside negotiations differ from outside, and this is one of the problems of negotiations." He affirmed that the Iranian nuclear program is "peaceful and legal," under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency, adding: "These are the rights of the Iranian people that are not up for discussion or negotiation... our principles are clear, but we are ready to enhance trust and transparency." Despite both parties preferring a diplomatic solution to the long-standing nuclear crisis, deep divisions over "red lines" remain a hurdle to reaching a new agreement, especially with Washington intensifying its stance ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East. Oman is expected to determine the date of the fifth round at a later time after completing internal consultations for both countries.