US never agreed to attend fourth round of nuclear talks with Iran - Reuters

The United States never confirmed its participation in the fourth round of nuclear talks with Iran initially scheduled for Saturday in Rome, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing a source familiar with the matter.

The timing and venue of the next round of talks have yet to be confirmed but are expected in the near future, the source added.

Axios earlier reported that the planned meeting was delayed, which Iran later confirmed, saying the postponement was requested by Oman.

In its report, Reuters quoted an Iranian official as saying the next round would take place on a different date “depending on the US behavior,” adding that continued US sanctions were “not helping diplomacy” to resolve the nuclear issue.

Hezbollah-affiliated outlet Al-Mayadeen also cited Iranian sources as saying the talks were postponed due to “contradictory stances” from the Trump administration and said Washington had attempted to alter the agreed-upon framework of the negotiations.