As the Iranian and American delegations prepare to arrive in Rome for their second round of indirect negotiations, the venue of the talks has yet to be announced. Foreign and domestic news outlets reported various possibilities for their location.
Italy's Agenzia Nova cited sources as saying a hotel in central Rome will host the discussions, which will be led by Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff.
However, Huffington Post reported that the talks will be held at the Omani ambassador's residence in Via della Camilluccia, northern Rome.
Italian daily Corriere Della Sera reported the talks would be held either in a Rome hotel or the Omani envoy's residence.
Earlier this week, Iran initially decided to designate Muscat as the venue for the second round after Italy rejected Tehran’s request to hold the talks at the Omani embassy in Rome, two informed sources told Iran International.
The Italian side reportedly preferred that the talks take place under the auspices of the Italian government in Rome, the sources added.
However, Iran ultimately agreed to hold the talks in Rome, with Muscat continuing to act as the mediator.