Indirect U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations resume through Oman as mediator

Following months of stalled talks, the United States and Iran resume indirect nuclear negotiations mediated by Oman. The talks focus on restoring the JCPOA framework without full U.S. re-entry, exploring limited agreements on sanctions relief and uranium enrichment caps. The Biden administration signals openness to a ''shorter, simpler'' deal that addresses mutual concerns without the full architecture of the original agreement. Iranian negotiators emphasize the need for concrete guarantees against future U.S. withdrawal and binding commitments to sanctions relief. The negotiations represent a tentative step toward de-escalation after years of confrontation, though fundamental disagreements remain on verification, regional activities, and the scope of sanctions removal.