The United States and Iran are set to resume nuclear negotiations this Sunday, May 11, in Oman. Iranian Foreign Minister confirmed the meeting, which will be led on the US side by Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff. According to Iran’s Tasnim news agency, the talks will focus exclusively on nuclear issues and the removal of sanctions targeting Iran.

The upcoming session follows the postponement of a previously scheduled round on May 3, which was delayed due to logistical and technical challenges. This marks the fourth phase of mediated discussions between the two countries.

Speaking ahead of the talks, US Envoy Witkoff told Breitbart News that Iranian officials have stated they do not seek a nuclear weapon. “We’ve stated our position. The Iranians cannot have a bomb. They have stated back that they don't want one. So we're going to, for the purposes of this discussion, take them at their word that that's actually how they feel,” Witkoff explained. However, he stressed that Iran must dismantle its enrichment facilities to substantiate its claims. Witkoff also cautioned that if Sunday’s talks are unproductive, alternative measures will be considered.

Meanwhile, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei heightened tensions on Saturday by endorsing chants of “death to America” during a public address. Khamenei accused the US of supporting Israel’s actions and reiterated his stance against both nations, praising Palestinian resistance and declaring confidence in a Palestinian victory over Israel.

The juxtaposition of renewed diplomatic efforts with inflammatory rhetoric underscores the fragile nature of the negotiations. Observers are watching closely to gauge whether the dialogue can make tangible progress or whether escalating tensions will derail the diplomatic path forward.