US and Iran to Hold Second Round of Talks in Rome on April 19
US and Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks in Rome on April 19
The next round of consultations between the United States and Iran regarding Tehran’s nuclear program is set to take place in Rome on April 19, according to Barak Ravid, a journalist for America’s Axios information portal.
Sources have reported that the second round of talks will be held in Rome, marking a crucial step in the ongoing discussions between the two nations. The talks come at a time when the US administration is divided on its approach towards Iran.
One camp within the US government, led by Vice President JD Vance, US special envoy Steven Witkoff, and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, advocates for a diplomatic solution with potential concessions from Washington in order to reach a peace-oriented agreement with Iran.
On the other hand, another camp, consisting of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, is more skeptical about the prospects of Tehran scaling back its nuclear program even after striking a deal with the US. They believe that Iran is now weaker than ever and insist on Iran completely abandoning its nuclear program. If Tehran refuses, they support the option of American or Israeli strikes on the country.
Earlier reports from Iran’s Foreign Ministry mentioned that the upcoming round of talks would be held in the capital of Oman. However, Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp has confirmed that the negotiations will take place in Rome.
The previous indirect talks between Iran and the US, mediated by Oman, were described as constructive and held in a calm atmosphere. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi represented Iran, while US special envoy Steven Witkoff represented the United States. Both parties engaged in discussions that were deemed as positive and fruitful.
The upcoming talks in Rome will be closely watched by global observers as they could potentially pave the way for a significant breakthrough in the negotiations between the US and Iran regarding Tehran’s nuclear program.
