Iran Shifts Nuclear Talks from Istanbul to Oman

Iran has shifted its nuclear program talks with the United States from Istanbul to Oman. Tehran insists the discussions only address its nuclear agenda while Washington seeks to include other topics. The decision comes amid regional invitations extended during the planning phase for the Istanbul meeting.

In a strategic move, Iran has relocated its discussions with the United States about its nuclear program from Istanbul to Oman, according to a regional official speaking anonymously to Reuters on Wednesday.

This decision reflects Tehran's intent to continue earlier negotiations that took place in Oman, focusing strictly on its nuclear agenda. While Iran insists on limiting the talks to this topic, the United States has hoped to address additional issues.

Tehran was also aware that neighboring countries had been invited to participate in the Istanbul talks during the planning stages, indicating a broader regional interest in the discussions.