Iran Says Waiting to Hear When Next US Talks Will Happen

Iran said it’s waiting for Oman to confirm when there will be a new round of nuclear talks with the US, while also saying it had nothing to do with Houthi missile strikes on Israel.

Iranian and US officials were set to meet in Rome for a fourth round of negotiations last weekend, with Oman continuing its intermediary role. But the discussions were called off due to “logistical reasons,” Oman said, without adding when they might take place.

The delay came amid conflicting comments from the US over whether Iran should be forced to dismantle its atomic program completely, or be allowed to build nuclear power plants.

“Regarding the future of the talks, we will await Oman’s announcement,” Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said at a press conference on Monday. “We’re confident the Omanis will inform us in due time about the continuation of the process, including timing and location.”

On Sunday, US President Donald Trump told NBC News his administration was seeking the “total dismantlement” of Tehran’s nuclear program, but added he was “open to hearing” Iran’s case for seeking “civilian energy.”

“It’s a very simple deal,” Trump said. “I want Iran to be really successful, really great, really fantastic. The only thing they can’t have is