US, Iran Agree to Continue Nuclear Talks After 4th Round of Discussion

Oman said the fifth round of Iran–U.S. talks will take place after both sides have consulted their respective leaderships.

(Left) U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff after a meeting with Russian officials at Diriyah Palace, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Feb. 18, 2025. (Right) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi speaks at the Iranian consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 7, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein and Amer Hilabi/AFP via Getty Images

Iranian and U.S. officials on May 11 wrapped up their fourth round of talks on issues related to Iran’s nuclear program, with both sides agreeing to proceed with further negotiations.

U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held three-hour-long talks in Muscat, the capital of Oman, which acted as a mediator in the U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations.