Media: US-Iran talks could resume in coming weeks in Oslo

Talks between the United States and Iran could resume in the coming weeks, with Oslo, the capital of Norway, selected as the venue, less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran following the 12-days conflict.

The potential meeting would mark the sixth round of negotiations and involve US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Caliber.Az reports, citing Israeli media.

Although the ceasefire was not formalised in an official document, the parties are reportedly returning to the negotiating table.

Israel was informed about the planned talks several days ago. Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, who recently met with White House officials in Washington, discussed Israel’s position on Iran and emphasised the red lines Israel believes should be included in the renewed talks. These include monitoring of nuclear sites and a complete ban on uranium enrichment, in order to preserve the achieved ceasefire. 

The talks are expected to take place shortly before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington. Israel wants to be involved in all possible scenarios and influence the content of any emerging agreement. The Iranian file is also expected to be on the agenda during the Prime Minister’s visit.

Meanwhile, a bill was introduced in the US Congress on July 2 by Representatives Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler. The legislation would authorize President Trump to transfer B-2 stealth bombers and bunker-busting bombs to Israel if it is determined that Iran is continuing to develop nuclear weapons.

The proposal would allow the president to “take steps to ensure that Israel is prepared for any scenario, should Iran attempt to develop nuclear weapons.” The same model of aircraft was used in strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites during “Operation Rising Lion” last month.

By Sabina Mammadli