Latest News on the fifth round of Iran-US negotiations

Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced Iran's agreement to Oman's proposal to hold another round of Iran-US talks on Friday in Rome, the capital of Italy.

He emphasized: "The Islamic Republic of Iran's negotiating team is resolute and steadfast in pursuing the rights and supreme interests of the Iranian nation to benefit from peaceful nuclear energy, including enrichment, and to lift unjust sanctions, sparing no effort or initiative in this regard."

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Araghchi: Our positions are clear, and we have stood firm on them

Following the conclusion of the fifth round of indirect Iran-U.S. negotiations, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated: “This was one of the most professional rounds of negotiations we have had so far.” He added: “We expressed Iran’s positions and have stood firm on them.”

The Foreign Minister noted: “There is a clearer and better understanding on the part of the U.S. side.” He continued: “Oman’s Foreign Minister made efforts in this round to propose solutions to address existing obstacles.”

Araghchi said: “Various ideas were discussed, and it was agreed that more technical work would be done on these ideas.”

He emphasized: “Our approach is to review these solutions and proposals.”

The Foreign Minister added: “Both sides are set to present their views on the solutions, and then the next round of negotiations will be arranged.”

He stated: “I am hopeful that in the next one or two sessions, we can reach solutions that can advance the negotiations.” Araghchi concluded: “There is a possibility of progress.”

Oman: Fifth round of Iran-U.S. talks concludes with some progress

Oman’s Foreign Minister posted a message on X regarding the fifth round of indirect Iran-U.S. negotiations, stating: “The fifth round of Iran-U.S. talks concluded today in Rome with some but conclusive progress.”

He added: “We hope to clarify the remaining issues in the coming days to allow us to proceed toward the common goal of reaching a sustainable and honorable agreement.”

Baghaei: Indirect Iran-U.S. negotiations continue

The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced that negotiations between Iran and the United States are ongoing despite the departure of the head of the U.S. delegation.

According to Esmaeil Baghaei, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, the talks are continuing between the delegations of both sides. Baghaei stated that Steve Witkoff, head of the U.S. delegation, left the negotiation venue due to a flight schedule, but Seyyed Abbas Araghchi is continuing consultations with Oman’s Foreign Minister. It was also noted that the negotiations at the technical delegation level are still ongoing.

The spokesperson further remarked: “Overall, it can be said that this round of negotiations has been conducted in a professional, calm, and reasonable atmosphere. More precise details will be provided after the conclusion of the talks.”

Foreign Minister’s presence in Italy for the fifth round of indirect Iran negotiations

 Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, who traveled to Italy to participate in the fifth round of indirect Iran-U.S. negotiations, arrived in Rome this morning.

He was welcomed by Mohammad Reza Sabouri, Iran’s Ambassador to Italy, and Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari, Iran’s Ambassador to the Vatican.

This afternoon, the Foreign Minister met with Badr Albusaidi, Oman’s Foreign Minister, to discuss the approach to advancing the negotiations. Subsequently, indirect talks between Iran and the United States began and are still ongoing.

Baghaei: We are determined to safeguard the rights and supreme interests of the Iranian nation

Esmaeil Baghaei, Foreign Ministry spokesperson, in a post on X: 

"We have arrived in Rome to continue the negotiations that began on 12 April 2025 in Muscat.
As we enter the fifth round of talks, our goal and the established frameworks for achieving it remain unchanged.
Iran’s nuclear program is the result of the perseverance, steadfastness, and long-standing resistance of a nation that takes pride in an achievement gained through great effort and expects its representatives to act decisively and steadfastly to protect the rights and interests of the Iranian nation."

Takht-Ravanchi: US positions are contradictory

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, in an interview with a German publication, stated: “The positions of the Americans regarding nuclear issues are contradictory.”

Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, in an interview with the German magazine Der Spiegel published on Friday, emphasized: “American officials speak inconsistently about the nuclear issue. For example, a month and a half ago, Mr. Witkoff asked whether we would agree to uranium enrichment at 3.67 percent. Then, he suddenly changed his stance. In an interview, he said that the United States does not agree to any enrichment, even at one percent. This was never brought up in our discussions. This goes beyond what we are prepared to negotiate about.”

Details of the fifth round of indirect Iran-US negotiations in Rome

The indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States will take place at the residence of Oman's ambassador in Rome, mediated by Oman's Foreign Minister, Badr Albusaidi.

The residence of Iran’s ambassador in Rome is approximately 300 meters from that of Oman’s ambassador.

Italy’s Foreign Minister is currently absent from Rome due to a business trip.

Oman has worked to bridge the maximalist positions of both sides. Previously, Iran’s Foreign Minister, in an interview with IRIB, emphasized that Oman’s Foreign Minister had insisted on holding the fifth round of talks.

The main sticking point in the negotiations is the issue of continuing uranium enrichment inside Iran. Despite claims by Steve Witkoff, head of the US negotiating team, Iran’s Foreign Minister has repeatedly stated in recent days that enrichment inside Iran will continue with or without an agreement and stressed that Iran will not accept symbolic enrichment.

Araghchi arrives in Italy’s capital

Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, arrived in Rome, the capital of Italy to participate in the fifth round of indirect talks with the US president’s special envoy, mediated by Oman.

Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Kazem Gharib Abadi, Deputy for Legal and International Affairs, Esmaeil Baghaei, the ministry’s spokesperson, and several other diplomats and experts are among the delegation accompanying the Foreign Minister.

According to a "tentative" schedule, the talks are set to begin around 3:00 PM Tehran time.

Baghaei: New US sanctions indicate lack of seriousness in diplomacy

Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, posted on X on the eve of the fifth round of Iran-US talks, stating: "New US sanctions on the eve of the fifth round of negotiations indicate this country’s lack of seriousness in diplomacy."

The spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry stated: "Marco Rubio’s State Department has set a new record in the long history of US hostility and unlawful coercive actions against the Iranian nation by extending sanctions to the construction sector. This action is malicious, illegal, and inhumane."

He added: "The multilayered US sanctions have no aim other than depriving every single Iranian citizen of their fundamental human rights and thus constitute crimes against humanity."

Baghaei further asserted: "The continuation of US sanctions against Iran only reinforces the deep belief of the Iranian people that American policymakers will stop at nothing to obstruct Iran’s path to development and progress."

He wrote: "On the eve of the fifth round of talks, this action further undermines the seriousness and commitment of the US to diplomacy. Our people are determined to stand firm and resolute against such irrational hostility."