Fourth round of US-Iran indirect talks ends in Oman

The latest round of negotiations between Iran and the United States concluded minutes ago in Muscat, with messaging once again conducted through Oman’s foreign minister, Iranian outlet ISNA reported.

Talks began early Sunday afternoon after the Iranian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, arrived and held a meeting with Omani counterpart Badr al-Busaidi.

The discussions were carried out through indirect message exchanges, as in previous rounds, wrote ISNA.

According to analysts cited by Iranian media, this round was more difficult than the previous three, due to what they described as hardened US positions—including demands that Iran dismantle its nuclear program and end domestic enrichment.

The Iranian delegation included a technical advisory team and was led by Araghchi, who is expected, along with foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei, to brief media on the outcome, as in prior rounds.