United States And Iran Begin Nuclear Talks In Oman Amid Tensions
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United States And Iran Begin Nuclear Talks In Oman Amid Tensions

02 April, 2026.USA.7 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Reports conflict on talks' status: began in Muscat vs canceled.
  • Tehran's stance on meeting location/content cited in cancellation discussions.
  • Axios reported U.S. rejection of Tehran's location/format change.

Talks Begin in Oman

Negotiations between the United States and Iran began in the Sultanate of Oman on March 15, 2024.

Negotiations between the United States and Iran begin in the Sultanate of Oman

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The American side was led by Trump's envoy Steve Weitkoff, and the Iranian delegation was headed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.

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Rubio said meaningful talks must cover Iran's ballistic missiles, nuclear program, regional proxies, and treatment of its own people.

Araqchi said Iran was ready to re-enter negotiations if they are fair and just and based on mutual respect.

The talks were limited to the nuclear file, with Iran rejecting discussion of its ballistic missile program or regional activities.

Divergent Agendas

The United States and Iran entered the talks with fundamentally different agendas.

The U.S. insisted any deal must address Iran's ballistic missile program and regional proxy activities.

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Iran maintained the talks would be limited to the nuclear file.

Araqchi criticized American positions by posting a screenshot of an old article by Netanyahu.

The factory had been audited by Hessen's compliance team in March.

Cancellation and Resumption

Hebrew media reported that the nuclear talks had been canceled after Tehran backed away from its understandings.

Trump's latest sensational claim about the terms of the ceasefire talks / Have the Iran–U

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Two senior American officials said the United States informed Iran of its firm rejection of moving the talks.

Axios later reported that the talks had returned to their path and would be held in Oman.

Trump tweeted dismissing many of the agreements as coming from crooks and swindlers.

The White House spokesperson rejected media reports about Trump's ten-point plan.

Regional and Domestic Reactions

Labour Minister Tahmina Akhter pledged an immediate government investigation.

The Bangladesh Garment Workers' Federation called a nationwide strike.

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Rahman Textile had been cited for fire safety violations in 2024 but had continued operating.

Police detained Rahman Textile owner Faisal Rahman as the death toll rose to 33.

The Ministry of Labour announced 200,000 taka compensation for each family of the deceased.

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