Iran says future of nuclear talks with US remains uncertain

The future of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States remains unclear, with no date or venue yet agreed for the next round of talks, Iran’s foreign ministry has said.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that discussions aimed at resolving tensions surrounding Tehran’s nuclear programme have yet to progress to the point of scheduling further meetings, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

“There is no clarity regarding the next round of negotiations,” Araghchi said.

He added that Iran is approaching the talks “patiently and calmly,” reiterating that the Islamic Republic has no intention of relinquishing its right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes.

Note that, on May 23 in Rome, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for talks described as productive but deadlocked over Iran’s insistence on continuing domestic uranium enrichment—a red line for the U.S. Despite progress, challenges remain.

Regional tensions escalate as Israel prepares for a possible strike on Iranian nuclear sites, with officials warning their operational window is closing. Following the talks, Araghchi called the discussions “very complicated” and said further negotiations are needed, referencing Oman’s mediator proposals.

The U.S. confirmed over two hours of direct and indirect discussions, with plans for further meetings. Meanwhile, Witkoff also met Israeli officials, underscoring Israel’s scepticism of diplomacy and readiness for military action.

In response to the uncertainty, Iran threatened to move its nuclear materials to undisclosed locations, raising the stakes in the ongoing stalemate.

By Aghakazim Guliyev