Iran proposes next nuclear meeting in Rome

Iran has proposed holding a meeting with the European parties to the 2015 nuclear agreement, possibly in Rome on May 2, if negotiations with the United States resume, four diplomats said on April 28.

However, they cautioned that the European side has not yet responded to the proposal, Caliber.Az reports, citing Western media.

Iran is looking to build on the momentum of nuclear negotiations with the United States that resumed in Oman on April 26 and after talks with Russia and China last week.

On April 26, 2025, the United States and Iran made notable progress in nuclear negotiations, with talks held in Muscat, Oman. These discussions, mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi, have advanced to technical-level engagements, indicating a more detailed phase in the diplomatic process. Both parties have exchanged written proposals for the first time, focusing on limiting Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for easing U.S. sanctions.

Despite these developments, significant disagreements persist. The U.S. demands a complete halt to Iran's uranium enrichment, insisting that Iran import enriched uranium for civilian use. Conversely, Iran refuses to cease enrichment or surrender its stockpile, considering these as red lines. Additionally, European negotiators have suggested including curbs on Iran’s missile capabilities in a future deal—a proposal Tehran firmly rejects.

By Khagan Isayev