On May 25, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that significant progress has been made in negotiations with Iran concerning its nuclear program. During a press conference in New Jersey, Trump expressed optimism about potential developments, hinting that an announcement could emerge within the next two days.
Trump's remarks followed discussions held between American negotiators and an Iranian delegation over the weekend, which, according to Trump, were characterized as "very good." However, the mediating partner Oman described the outcomes of the fifth round of negotiations in Rome as "some but not conclusive" progress.
Leading the U.S. delegation is Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, alongside Michael Anton, the State Department’s policy planning director. These discussions are focused on limiting Iran's nuclear capabilities in exchange for the potential easing of economic sanctions imposed by the United States.
While both Washington and Tehran have publicly maintained tough stances regarding the nuclear issue, the Omani mediator has proposed several critical initiatives during the negotiations. Trump’s objective remains clear: to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, which could initiate a regional arms race.
Following the fourth round of discussions, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized the professionalism of the talks, asserting that Iran's position had been clearly communicated and signifying that the ongoing dialogue was a positive step toward resolution.
