US Hints at Hardline Shift if Iran Nuclear Talks Stall
President Donald Trump points to a reporter as he answers questions during a news conference on Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington.
The third round of US-Iran talks on the nuclear issue took place in the Omani capital of Muscat, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi applauding the “more serious atmosphere” than at previous rounds. “We have gradually started more detailed discussions,” Araghchi said on Iranian television.The Trump administration may bring military pressure back into play if there is no serious progress in talks with Iran, i24NEWS reported. At the same time, Donald Trump’s pick of Michael Anton to lead the technical negotiations signals a serious push to clinch an agreement, noted a source close to Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff. The State Department’s policy planning director was touted as “an Iran expert and someone who knows how to cut a deal with Iran.” The fourth round of indirect talks between the US and Iran will take place in Oman on Sunday. At stake: The future of Iran’s nuclear program, uranium enrichment, and sanctions relief.WorldIranian Foreign Minister Says Oman Talks With US ‘More Serious’ Than Previous Rounds26 April, 15:50 GMT