U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects to make a decision on Iran “very quickly,” following what officials described as positive nuclear talks held in Oman. The meeting marked the first diplomatic engagement between Iran and a Trump administration.
Trump, speaking aboard Air Force One, confirmed discussions with his advisers but gave no details. A second round of talks is reportedly scheduled for next Saturday in Rome.
Newsweek has reached out to the State Department and Iran’s foreign ministry for comment.
Why It Matters
The renewed nuclear dialogue comes amid rising concern over Iran’s nuclear program and the potential for military conflict if diplomacy falters. Trump has threatened military action should no agreement be reached, raising the stakes for resolution.
Talks between the two nations could indicate a new chapter in U.S.-Iran relations, with the potential to reduce regional tensions and address long-standing disputes over sanctions and nuclear development.
President Donald Trump speaks to the reporters on board Air Force One on the way to Miami, Saturday, April 12, 2025. President Donald Trump speaks to the reporters on board Air Force One on the way to Miami, Saturday, April 12, 2025. AP Photo
What To Know
Saturday’s discussions in Oman were the first nuclear talks involving Iran and a Trump administration, including the president’s first term from 2017 to 2021. Officials from both sides described the tone of the meeting as “productive, calm and positive.”
The talks were led by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. While the specific content of the discussions remains undisclosed, the session marked a potential shift in strategy after years of stalled diplomacy and sharp rhetoric. Trump has remained vocal about his willingness to escalate if necessary but has signaled openness to negotiation.
Decision Coming “Very Quickly”
Trump told reporters on Sunday that he had conferred with his national security team about Iran. Though he offered no timeline or policy specifics, he said a decision would come soon.
Axios reported that the U.S. and Iran plan to reconvene in Rome next Saturday for a second round of nuclear talks. The development suggests an accelerated diplomatic timetable.
Iran’s Rial Strengthens
Iran’s rial gained sharply following Saturday’s nuclear talks with the U.S., closing Sunday at 850,000 per U.S. dollar. The currency briefly surged to 830,000 earlier in the day, a significant rebound from over 1 million per dollar last month.
Tehran’s stock market also responded positively to the diplomatic developments, with the main index gaining 62,000 points or more than two percent.
An Iranian man reads a newspaper on a Tehran street on April 12, 2025, with the front page featuring the Iran-US talks on the Iranian nuclear programme set to begin in Oman on the same… An Iranian man reads a newspaper on a Tehran street on April 12, 2025, with the front page featuring the Iran-US talks on the Iranian nuclear programme set to begin in Oman on the same day. Iran’s top diplomat arrived in Oman on April 12 and began laying the groundwork for high-stakes nuclear talks with the United States that are unfolding under the threat of military action.
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What People Are Saying
U.S. President Donald Trump said: “We’ll be making a decision on Iran very quickly.”
Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated: “Both sides, including the Americans, have said that their goal is also to reach an agreement in the shortest possible time. However, that will certainly not be an easy task.”
What Happens Next
All eyes now turn to Rome, where U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to meet for a second round of nuclear talks on Saturday. With momentum building after the Oman meeting and market signals showing cautious optimism, the next session could determine whether diplomacy gains traction or stalls once again amid long-standing mistrust.
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