Iran and the United States will meet for a fourth round of Iran nuclear talks in Rome on Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed on Wednesday. These high-stakes negotiations, mediated by Oman, aim to find common ground on Tehran’s controversial nuclear program.
Diplomatic Efforts Continue
The discussions, which started on April 12, mark the highest-level engagement between the two rivals in years. Iran has consistently stated that the talks should focus only on nuclear issues and the removal of sanctions. Western nations, however, suspect Tehran is seeking to develop nuclear weapons — an allegation Iran firmly denies.
Before the Rome meeting, Iranian officials will hold talks on Friday with representatives from Britain, France, and Germany — key signatories of the 2015 nuclear agreement. That deal collapsed in 2018 when former US President Donald Trump pulled out and reimposed sanctions on Iran.
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Pressure from the West
France recently warned that the European trio may consider reapplying sanctions if Iran does not comply with diplomatic efforts. In response, Iran’s UN mission criticized the West for using threats and “economic blackmail,” stating that such pressure tactics undermine the chances of real diplomacy.
Despite the strain, both sides reported progress in the last meeting held in Muscat, Oman. Iran is now hoping for a breakthrough in Rome.
Tensions Escalate with Execution of Alleged Spy
As nuclear talks move forward, Iran’s judiciary announced the execution of Mohsen Langarneshin, who was accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad and aiding in the 2022 assassination of Revolutionary Guards colonel Sayyad Khodaei. Langarneshin was allegedly involved in surveillance efforts using a motorcycle to track Khodaei.
Iran claims Khodaei was part of the elite Quds Force and played a known role in Syria’s conflict. The New York Times previously reported that Israel informed the US of its involvement in the colonel’s killing.
This latest execution reflects the deepening distrust between Iran and Israel, even as Iran engages with global powers on its nuclear future.
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