US and Iran to begin nuclear deal discussions
In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves to the crowd during a meeting with officials, Islamic countries' ambassador to Iran and a group of people in Tehran, Iran, March 31, 2025
[Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP] 
THE US and Iran will begin discussions in Oman over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme, both sides confirmed today.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks would be indirect, likely with Omani mediators shuttling between the parties.
But US President Donald Trump, in announcing the negotiations on Monday, described them as direct talks.
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