Breakthrough in Talks with Iran: Tehran Abandons Stockpiling Enriched Uranium

Diplomacy in the Middle East has entered a critical phase following a sensational statement from the government in Muscat. The Foreign Minister of Oman, serving as a key intermediary, informed that Iran has finally agreed to dismantle its stockpiles of enriched uranium and abandon its further accumulation. According to Omani diplomats, this issue, which has been the biggest obstacle in relations with the West for decades, has been "resolved," and peace is now "within reach." This declaration coincided with intensive talks in Geneva, where US and Iranian delegations are clashing over the technical details of a new agreement. The joy of mediators is, however, tempered by Washington's hardline stance. President Donald Trump publicly admitted he is "not happy" with Tehran's attitude, accusing it of making excessive demands. Although the American leader has not yet made final decisions on further steps, in talks with military commanders he noted that "sometimes force is necessary." This rhetoric is causing concern in the markets, especially in the context of oil prices, which are reacting to the specter of potential military escalation. Simultaneously, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is sounding the alarm about detected increased activity around Iranian nuclear facilities, to which inspectors still do not have full access. Iran's nuclear program has been the subject of international dispute since 2002, when the existence of secret uranium enrichment facilities in Natanz and Arak was revealed, leading to the imposition of a series of severe sanctions by the UN. The situation in Geneva remains dynamic, with both sides accusing each other of a lack of goodwill. Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the US to abandon "excessive demands" that go beyond the framework of technical oversight. Meanwhile, anxiety is growing in the region — several European countries have issued travel warnings for their citizens to Iran and Israel, fearing the diplomatic deadlock could turn into an open confrontation. The Omani Foreign Minister, after meeting with US Vice President J.D. Vance, is trying to cool emotions, emphasizing the innovative nature of the Iranian concessions, which are intended to prevent a situation where Tehran would ever possess material capable of fueling nuclear warheads. „I'm not happy with what's going on. I haven't made a decision yet, but you know, sometimes force is necessary.” — Donald Trump