Iran and the United States have agreed to restart talks on Iran’s nuclear program this Friday in , Iranian officials said.
Iran’s Foreign Minister confirmed the meeting on Wednesday, ending days of uncertainty about whether the talks would take place.
The announcement comes at a tense moment, following Iran’s deadly crackdown on nationwide protests.
In Washington, U.S. President issued a strong warning to Iran’s Supreme Leader , saying he should be “very worried” about the current situation.
Earlier, diplomats had discussed holding wider talks in , with other regional countries involved and topics such as Iran’s missile program included.
Iran later rejected that idea and pushed for direct talks with the United States, limited only to nuclear issues.
Oman has a long history of acting as a go-between for Iran and Western countries and has hosted similar talks before.
Previous negotiations collapsed last year after a short conflict between Iran and Israel, during which U.S. forces struck Iranian nuclear sites.
A White House official confirmed the talks will happen but said the United States remains doubtful about any quick progress.
Regional leaders have reportedly urged Washington to keep diplomatic efforts alive.
Tensions remain high. Recent incidents include a U.S. Navy jet shooting down an Iranian drone and Iranian fast boats trying to stop a U.S.-flagged ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian President has told his foreign minister to seek “fair and balanced talks,” a move backed by Iran’s top leadership.
U.S. officials say they hope future discussions will also cover Iran’s missile program, its regional allies and human rights issues. Iran insists its nuclear work is peaceful, even though it has enriched uranium to near weapons-grade levels.
Turkey has again called on both sides to settle their differences through dialogue, warning that any outside military action against Iran could further destabilize the region.
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