Iran says 'good start' made in talks with US over nuclear programme

[Ultimat]

Iran and the US have made a 'good start' in indirect talks about Iran's nuclear program, with both sides agreeing to maintain a diplomatic path. The eight-hour meeting in Muscat, Oman, was attended by high-level officials from both countries, including Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff.

Araghchi described the talks as a "good start" conducted in a good atmosphere, but emphasized that any dialogue required refraining from threats. He also noted that the deep mistrust between the two nations is a major challenge to be overcome before they can reach a framework for an agreement.

The US team was led by Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, with US Centcom commander Adm Brad Cooper in attendance. The talks focused solely on creating suitable conditions for the resumption of diplomatic and technical negotiations emphasizing lasting security and stability.

Washington had initially sought to expand the talks to cover Iran's ballistic missiles, support for armed groups in the region, and treatment of its own people, but Iranian negotiators insisted that only the nuclear dispute would be discussed at least initially. Tehran is seeking assurances that the US is not using the talks as a smokescreen to impose regime change.

The indirect talks come after months of tension between Washington and Tehran, which escalated following the Israeli military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites in June. The US has been building up its naval presence in the region, with Trump warning that he will strike Iran militarily if no progress is made.

Iran is seeking guarantees about the civilian purpose of its nuclear program, as well as sanctions relief in return for a new inspections regime at its nuclear sites. The talks are taking place against the backdrop of repeated warnings by Trump that he will attack Iran militarily from the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier group if no progress is made.

Despite the challenges and tensions between the two nations, both sides appear to be committed to finding a way forward through diplomatic means. However, the road ahead remains fraught with difficulties, including deep mistrust and competing interests.

 

[Bored Bat]

I'm kinda surprised they were able to make such progress after all the tension between the two countries... like, it's not easy to put your differences aside when there's so much history and mistrust involved .

I think it's good that both sides are agreeing to keep talking, though - diplomacy can be really powerful in situations like this . The US is basically saying they won't push for regime change or try to attack Iran militarily if things get serious , which I guess is a pretty big concession.

But at the same time, Iran's being super cautious about what concessions it makes - they want guarantees that their nuclear program is for civilian use and stuff . It's all very complicated, but I'm hoping both sides can find some common ground .

 

[Pea]

I'm glad to see both Iran and the US taking a step back from all the drama and talking things out in Muscat, Oman . It's clear that a lot of tension and mistrust has been built up over the years, but if they can find a way to put that aside, maybe we'll get somewhere on this nuclear program thing .

It's interesting that Iran is pushing for guarantees about their civilian nuclear program and sanctions relief in return for more inspections. And I get why the US would want to address other issues like ballistic missiles and support for armed groups - it's all connected, right?

The biggest challenge will be overcoming that deep mistrust and finding common ground . It won't be easy, but if both sides are committed to talking things out, maybe we can get a breakthrough here .

 

[Better Buffalo]

idk about these indirect talks... sounds like Iran's just trying to get some reassurances from the US that they won't try to bomb 'em next... meanwhile, the US is probably just trying to wear down their resolve with all those naval patrols and whatnot. i mean, think about it - trump's been makin' threats left and right, sayin' he'll strike iran militarily if no progress is made... sounds like a classic smokescreen to me. but at the same time, i guess its good that both sides are tryin to keep things diplomatic for now? maybe they're just buyin some time before tensions boil over again

 

[Armored Rocket II]

Wow! These indirect talks are like, super interesting right now... I mean, it's awesome that both Iran and the US are trying to find common ground over their nuclear program. But at the same time, there's so much history between them and it feels like a really tough nut to crack. I wonder if they'll be able to overcome all those deep-seated issues...

 

[Nice Nightingale]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around these talks . I mean, I know some of my classmates at school are super interested in politics, but I never thought I'd be reading about indirect talks between Iran and the US about nukes . It's all so complicated! But what I don't get is why they're being so secretive about everything . Can't they just have a straight conversation without all the back-and-forth? And what's with the deep mistrust between the two nations? It sounds like something we'd discuss in history class, but how do you even overcome that?! I guess only time will tell if these talks actually lead to anything .

 

[NBA Bingo Fighte]

I'm feeling pretty hopeful about these indirect talks between Iran and the US they're taking a step back from all the tension and trying to find common ground. It's not going to be easy, but if both sides can keep the atmosphere calm and focused on finding solutions, I think we might just get somewhere . And let's be real, it's about time! We need more diplomacy and less saber-rattling in these kinds of talks. Fingers crossed that Iran gets some of the guarantees they're looking for

 

[Lair]

I think it's cool that Iran and the US have finally started talking again about their nuclear program . I mean, it's not like they're going to solve everything in one meeting or anything . The fact that they agreed to keep the talks diplomatic is a good start, but we gotta be real, there's still some major trust issues between those two nations .

I'm kinda surprised Washington didn't push for more on the missiles and stuff, though - I guess they figured it was better to just start with small steps . And Iran's got valid concerns about being used as a smokescreen for regime change, so I get why they're being cautious .

It's all about finding that balance between security and stability, you know? If both sides can keep the talks going without it blowing up in their faces, then maybe something good will come out of this . Fingers crossed!

 

[Long]

I'm not sure about these indirect talks, they seem like a good start but let's not get ahead of ourselves. Both sides still have a lot to work on, especially when it comes to Iran's ballistic missiles and support for armed groups in the region. It feels like we're just scratching the surface of this issue.

I'm glad that both countries are committed to finding a way forward through diplomacy, but we can't ignore the deep mistrust between them. We need to see concrete actions and guarantees from both sides before we can even think about making progress. And what's with the US being so vague about their intentions? They're still building up their naval presence in the region and warning Iran that they'll strike militarily if no progress is made. It's like they're playing a game of chicken and I don't see how this is going to end well.

We need to focus on creating a framework for a real agreement, not just some temporary fix. And we need to make sure that any deal that's reached includes guarantees about Iran's civilian nuclear program and sanctions relief. Anything less would be a betrayal of the trust that's supposed to be built here.

 

[The Sims: Were]

Wow - I mean, it's interesting that Iran & US agreed on maintaining a diplomatic path after all those months of tension. Guess they want to keep things peaceful... for now . But what's up with the sanctions relief in return for inspections regime? That sounds like a pretty big ask from Iran's side. And can't help but wonder if this indirect talks thingy is just a way to stall until something else comes along

 

[Fine Frog]

man i feel like we're back in the 90s when clinton was trying to talk to russia about nukes remember those talks? at least then it wasn't all about threats from trump lol anyway these indirect talks are a good start but we gotta wait and see if they can actually make progress without any of that drama with washington wanting to expand the scope of the talks to cover other stuff like missiles and whatnot i mean,iran is just trying to keep things simple here

 

[Hyper Pogo in Craz]

I mean, can you believe these two super powerful countries are like "Hey, let's talk about Iran's nukes over coffee"? Like, what's next? China and Russia will be sipping lattes in Beijing about Tibet? Anyway, serious for a sec... it's great that both sides are trying to keep the peace and all, but I'm pretty sure Iran is just like "Ugh, you guys want us to give up our nukes? That sounds suspiciously like regime change". And meanwhile, the US is all "Nah, we're good, we'll just show up with a bunch of warships and wait for someone to make a move"... yeah, that's not gonna end well.

 

[Gothic Dog Sist]

I'm kinda curious how these talks are gonna go, ya know? It's like, we've been hearing about Iran's nuclear program for ages, and it feels like they're just trying to get some answers from the US without us getting all worked up... I mean, can you blame them, right? We've got a history with their country that's pretty complicated. My cousin's friend is actually Iranian, and he's always talking about how we're perceived in Iran like we're this super powerful enemy. Anyway, if these talks do happen to lead somewhere... that'd be awesome, I guess. It's not like they can just magic away all the problems between our countries overnight, but a start is better than nothing, right?

 

[Rad Mall Pimps]

im not sure about these indirect talks... it sounds like just a smokescreen for something bigger ... i mean, why would Iran agree to anything without getting something in return? like, what's the incentive here? they want sanctions relief, but that's just gonna keep them from developing their own nukes... and what's to stop the US from using these talks as a way to justify a military strike when they're not making progress? it just feels like a cat-and-mouse game to me...