**US and Iran Hold Indirect Talks in Oman**
For the first time since Donald Trump became president, the US and Iran have held indirect talks. The meeting took place on April 12 in Oman, a country that has acted as a mediator between the two nations.
These negotiations come after years of tension between Tehran and Washington. One of the main issues discussed during the talks was Iran’s growing nuclear program. The US had threatened to take military action if no agreement was reached. Despite this, Iranian officials described the talks as “productive”.
The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, said that both sides showed a willingness to reach an agreement. He also mentioned that they are close to establishing a framework for formal negotiations and agreed to meet again next week.
**A New Era of Diplomacy?**
The fact that these indirect talks have taken place is a significant step forward in US-Iran relations. The meetings were mediated by Oman’s Foreign Minister, which is preferred by Iran over direct talks with the US. Russia has also expressed interest in mediating this relationship, but it remains to be seen if they will play a major role.
Iran and Russia have strengthened their ties since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In fact, Iran has provided thousands of Shahed drones and short-range ballistic missiles used by Russia against Ukrainian cities.
**What’s Next?**
The outcome of these talks is still unclear, but one thing is certain: they mark a significant shift in US-Iran relations. As the world watches, we can expect more developments in this story.
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