Experts to discuss details of nuclear deal after US and Iranian diplomats meet

Belfast Telegraph - 19/04
Iran and the United States will begin having experts meet to discuss details of a possible deal over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme, a top Iranian diplomat said on Saturday after a second round of negotiations in Rome.

The comments by Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, who met with US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff for several hours, suggest movement in the talks.

The experts will meet in Oman before Mr Araghchi and Mr Witkoff meet again in Oman on April 26, Mr Araghchi said.

There was no immediate readout from the US side after the meeting at the Omani Embassy in Rome’s Camilluccia neighbourhood.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (Ludovic Marin, Pool Photo via AP)

However, President Donald Trump has been pushing for a rapid deal with Iran while threatening military action against it.

“The talks were held in a constructive environment and I can say that is moving forward,” Mr Araghchi told Iranian state television.

“I hope that we will be in a better position after the technical talks.”

He added: “This time, we succee...
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